Disseminated synovial chondromatosis of the knee treated by open radical synovectomy using staged combined anterior and posterior approaches: a case report
Generalized synovial chondromatosis of the knee is a rare but significant condition that requires early diagnosis and surgical intervention to prevent joint degeneration. A staged anterior and posterior synovectomy provides effective management of the disease with good clinical outcomes and reduced risk of recurrence.
Authors
- Michael D. Stein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2466-5192)
- Sileshi Serebe Zeleke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8621-4099)
- Koyachew Abate Nigussie
- Yeab Mulat Mesfin
- Wodaje Mesele Fentie
- Daniel Kassie Molla
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05087-4
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.00