International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences

International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences

Synovial Chondromatosis of Knee Managed with Combined Arthroscopic and Limited Open Technique: A Case Report

Document Type : Case Reports

Authors
Shrikant Kashyap 1
Aaditya Keerti Mongia 2
Ruchit Khera 2
1 Department of Orthopaedics, Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College, Muzaffarpur, India
2 Department of Orthopaedics, Gautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya, Uttarakhand, India
10.30485/ijsrdms.2025.510791.1646
Abstract
Synovial chondromatosis is a condition affecting the synovium, leading to severe joint disability and dysfunction, with surgical management, either open or arthroscopic, being the primary treatment approach. We present a case of a 35-year-old male patient with a 12-month history of right knee pain and swelling who underwent arthroscopic excision of intra-articular loose bodies, combined with a limited open technique for extra-articular loose bodies and showed significant improvements immediately from postoperative day 1, including reduced knee joint volume and enhanced knee range of motion (0°-140°), with no recurrence noted at the 12-month follow-up. This case highlights the effectiveness of combining arthroscopy and mini-arthrotomy techniques for managing synovial chondromatosis, particularly in cases with large loose bodies, achieving favorable clinical and functional outcomes.
Keywords
Arthroscopy
Joint Loose Bodies
Knee Joint
Synovial Chondromatosis

Subjects

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences
Volume 7, Issue 1
Winter 2025
Pages 40-42

  • Receive Date 26 January 2025
  • Revise Date 23 February 2025
  • Accept Date 28 February 2025
  • Publish Date 05 March 2025