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Synovial Chondromatosis [OCOSH Code: C05.550.287_JD_SC]

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Synovial Chondromatosis eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic447.htm

The pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms of synovial chondromatosis and its generation of loose bodies have historically been treated with surgery. Since the mid 1950s, the technical strategy has included open arthrotomy with removal of loose bodies and synovectomy. Controversy exists regarding the utility of synovectomy. Some authors prefer simple...
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Synovial Chondromatosis Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/synovial_chondromatosis

Discussion: - a monarticular synovial proliferative disease which is characterized by the metaplastic conversion of cartilagenous tissue to ossified loose bodies; - cartilagenous or osteocartilaginous metaplasia takes place w/in the synovial ...
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