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March 7, 2026Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases/Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease Open Access

A case report of primary synovial chondromatosis of the elbow

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YTYixuan TongJBJanos BarreraLTLiana J. Tedesco

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Overview

A case report details improved elbow function after surgery for primary synovial chondromatosis, highlighting significant recovery.

Key Points

  • This report aims to illustrate the management and outcomes of primary synovial chondromatosis of the elbow.
  • Conducted an open synovectomy with removal of loose bodies.
  • Performed ulnar nerve decompression with anterior subcutaneous transposition.
  • Monitored postoperative improvements in elbow mobility and nerve symptoms.
  • Significant improvement in elbow mobility after surgery.
  • Reduction in ulnar nerve compression symptoms.
  • Enhanced functional ability of the patient postoperatively.

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Tong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc1b45af8044f7a4eaa09https://doi.org/10.1097/bh9.0000000000000039
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