Primary synovial (osteo)chondromatosis of the elbow

Abstract

Background: A 19-year-old man was referred to the orthopedist with a history of progressive pain, swelling and limitation of movement of his right elbow. Conventional radiographs had been taken one and a half year ago, at the occasion of trauma, and were repeated at the current consultation. Furthermore, patient underwent CT-Arthrography of the elbow, followed by ultrasonography after the intra-articular injection and finally MRI of the right elbow.

Keywords

• Osteochondromatosis