Clinical and radiologic finding of arthroscopic surgery for synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joints: affiliatedcase report

Abstract

Abstract: Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a benign, chronic, and progressive arthropathy with the presence of multiple loose bodies which requires surgical removal. Its main characteristic is the formation of cartilaginous nodules that may be pedunculated and/or detach from the synovial membrane, becoming loose bodies within the joint space. More recently, arthroscopic surgery of the TMJ has increased in popularity because it is less invasive than open surgery, is associated with few complications, and requires a shorter hospital stay. It allows surgeons to diagnose and treat intra-articular conditions directly with a minimally invasive technique. We presented a new case of unilateral SC of the TMJ, including diagnostic images, treatment performed and histological analysis, arthroscopy was used to remove 112 loose bodies completely.

Key words: TMJ, Arthroscopy, Synovial chondromatosis

CLC Number:

R739.6

ZHU Yao-min, ZHENG Cang-shang, DENG Yong-qiang, LIANG Zhi-gang. Clinical and radiologic finding of arthroscopic surgery for synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joints: affiliatedcase report[J]. China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2014, 12(6): 565-568.

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