Co-Occurrence of Synovial Chondromatosis and Distal Humeral Osteochondroma of the Elbow in a Young Athlete: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.66984/jsmdc.v12.i01.cr.01Keywords:
Synovial chondromatosis, Osteochondroma, Arthroscopy, SynovectomyAbstract
Synovial chondromatosis and osteochondroma rarely present concurrently in the elbow. We report a 19-year-old male football goalkeeper with an 8 month history of progressive right elbow pain and restricted range of motion (flexion 90°, extension 30°) likely related to repetitive microtrauma. Imaging revealed multiple intraarticular small, loose bodies; known as rice bodies consistent with synovial chondromatosis and a distal humeral osteochondroma measuring >2.5 cm. In the first stage, arthroscopic synovectomy with excision of rice bodies was performed, while the osteochondroma was left for a planned second stage open resection. This case highlights the importance of staged surgical management and rehabilitation in restoring function in a young patient with concurrent benign elbow pathologies.
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