title: Arthroscopic surgical treatment of pigmented villonodular synovitis of the elbow: case report.
abstract: This case concerns a male patient complaining of pain and discomfort in his right elbow, associated with decreased range of motion. Elbow radiography showed an osteolytic lesion in the metaphyseal region of the distal humerus and magnetic resonance imaging showed intra-articular tumor formation with swelling that suggested pigmented villonodular synovitis. Arthroscopic treatment was performed in order to obtain a synovial biopsy and then to carry out total synovectomy. Anatomopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. The patient presented excellent progress through the physiotherapeutic rehabilitation proposed and continued to be asymptomatic 12 months after the operation.
authors: Instituto Balsini, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
authors: Marlon Araujo
authors: MA
authors: Ramos
authors: Instituto Balsini, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
authors: Niso Eduardo
authors: NE
authors: Balsini
authors: Instituto Balsini, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
authors: Fernando
authors: F
authors: Ramos
authors: Instituto Balsini, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
authors: Luiz Gustavo
authors: LG
authors: Machado
keywords: Arthroscopy; Elbow; Pigmented villonodular synovitis