J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.
2008 Jun;12(1):111-115.
Synovial Chondromatosis of the First Metatarsal(A Case Report)
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. aofas@chollian.net
Abstract
- Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon disorder characterized by cartilaginous proliferation in the synovium. The cartilaginous nodules occur in the synovial membrane of a joint, bursa, or tendon sheath. It frequents large joints including knee, hip, and elbow. Synovial chondromatosis originating from the first metatarsal is extremely rare. We report a case of 37-year-old man with synovial chondromatosis of the first metatarsal.
