Case Resolution

Synovial Chondromatosis of the Knee

Keywords: Chondromatosis, synovial tissue, cartilage

Abstract

Imaging studies showed intra-articular loose bodies, suggesting synovial chondromatosis. This rare, benign condition is characterized by the formation of cartilaginous loose bodies within the joint as a result of metaplasia of the synovial membrane.

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Author Biographies

Fabián Caruso, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “Eva Perón”, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Medical Degree, University of Buenos Aires. Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, certified by the Ministry of Health of Argentina, the University of Buenos Aires, and the Medical Association of the Province of Buenos Aires, District IV (San Martín). Specialist in Legal Medicine, certified by the Ministry of Health of Argentina. Staff Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist, Emergency Department, Vélez Sarsfield Hospital, Buenos Aires City (CABA), Argentina. Staff Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist, Eva Perón Hospital, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Natalia Soledad Promizio, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “Eva Perón”, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Medical Degree, University of Buenos Aires. Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging, certified by the Ministry of Health of Argentina and the University of Buenos Aires. Staff Physician, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Eva Perón Hospital, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Diego Korol, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “Eva Perón”, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Medical Degree, University of Buenos Aires. Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, certified by the Ministry of Health of Argentina and the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Published
2026-10-27
How to Cite
Caruso, F. P., Promizio, N. S., & Korol, D. G. (2026). Case Resolution. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 91(5), 519-523. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2026.91.5.2428
Section
Postgraduate instruction - Images

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