New-Onset Synovial Chondromatosis After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract Total joint arthroplasty is commonly recommended as a definitive treatment for synovial chondromatosis refractory to other treatment. We describe a unique case of synovial chondromatosis developing after total joint arthroplasty in a patient presenting 5 years after total knee arthroplasty...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2013-02, Vol.28 (2), p.375.e1-375.e4
Main Authors: Crawford, Matthew D., MD, Kim, Hubert T., MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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arthroplasty
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee - adverse effects
chondromatosis
Chondromatosis, Synovial - surgery
Fatal Outcome
Humans
knee
Male
Multiple Myeloma - complications
Orthopedics
Osteoarthritis, Knee - complications
Osteoarthritis, Knee - surgery
Periprosthetic Fractures - rehabilitation
Periprosthetic Fractures - surgery
synovial
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Summary:Abstract Total joint arthroplasty is commonly recommended as a definitive treatment for synovial chondromatosis refractory to other treatment. We describe a unique case of synovial chondromatosis developing after total joint arthroplasty in a patient presenting 5 years after total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. This case illustrates that the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis cannot be excluded in a patient with chronic, painful swelling of a joint, even after total joint arthroplasty.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2012.04.015