Recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the wrist : Case report and literature review.


Published online: Apr 27 2005

Martijn P. J. LOONEN, Arnold H. SCHUURMAN

From the University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis of the wrist is rare. We report the case of a 35-year-old man with synovial chondromatosis of the left wrist with an 8-year followup. Frequent recurrences finally resulted in total wrist arthrodesis. A review of the literature produced 24 case reports of synovial chondromatosis of the wrist with only three cases showing recurrence.

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