Chondromatosis of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint. Case report and review of the literature.


Published online: Sep 27 1992

J Mylle, I van Delm, R Sciot, B van Damme, L de Smet, and G Fabry.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis is extremely rare in small joints. The authors present a case of involvement of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, treated by removal of loose bodies and synovectomy.

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