Synovial chondromatosis of the subcoracoid bursa

Citation
M. Demirhan et al., Synovial chondromatosis of the subcoracoid bursa, INT ORTHOP, 23(6), 1999, pp. 358-360
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
ISSN journal
03412695 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
358 - 360
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(199912)23:6<358:SCOTSB>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Synovial chondromatosis, is the chondroid metaplasia of the synovial membra ne. Large joints such as the knee and hip are most commonly involved. Extra articular involvement is rarely described. Synovial chondromatosis may be a ssociated with impingement syndrome of the shoulder We report a case of syn ovial chondromatosis of the subcoracoid bursa, which resulted in impingemen t symptoms.