@article{Zmerly_Mauela_Akkawi_2020, title={Ankle synovial chondromatosis in anterior and posterior compartments. A Case report.}, volume={91}, url={https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/9528}, DOI={10.23750/abm.v91i4-S.9528}, abstractNote={<p>Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign disease, the aetiology of which is not clear. It can arise<br>in the synovial membrane of joints, tendon sheaths, or bursae. Synovial chondromatosis is characterized by<br>multiple loose bodies that can grow and cause symptoms such as pain, swelling and a limited range of motion.<br>It can also result in joint damage. We describe the case of a 48-year-old male dancer with ankle synovial<br>chondromatosis. Diagnosis by radiograph and MRI showed multiple lesions in anterior and posterior ankle<br>compartments. The patient was successfully treated with arthroscopic removal of all loose bodies and partial<br>synoviectomy. Clinical follow-ups at one, four and 12 months and again at 10 years, showed the ankle had<br>a full range of motion without pain or swelling. Post-operative radiographs at one month and at 10 years<br>showed no lesions. Synovial chondromatosis is a benign condition with several loose bodies that must be<br>removed to relieve symptoms and avoid future joint damage. The ankle is a rare location for chondromatosis<br>and arthroscopic removal is the treatment of choice with good results.<em> </em></p>}, number={4-S}, journal={Acta Biomedica Atenei Parmensis}, author={Zmerly, Hassan and Mauela, Moscato and Akkawi, Ibrahim}, year={2020}, month={May}, pages={267–270} }