Synovial chondromatosis caused mechanical snapping elbow: a case report

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KARAMAN I., GÜNEY A., Doğar F., ÖNER M., Bilal O.

OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, vol.6, pp.225-228, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.2147/oajsm.s83717
  • Journal Name: OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.225-228
  • Keywords: chondromatosis, elbow, loose bodies, mechanical block
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare and benign proliferative disorder of the synovial membrane in joints and bursae. Herein, we present the case of a 34-year-old male with synovial chondromatosis that caused limitation in the elbow joint in terms of mechanical function.