Arthroscopic technique for treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the glenohumeral joint.
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2005
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 633–633
- Identifiers
- PMID: 15891738
- Source
- Medline
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
Synovial chondromatosis of the shoulder has been treated in the past with an open arthrotomy, removal of loose bodies, and synovectomy. Several authors have described arthroscopy as a means of treating this rare disorder because of the excellent visualization of the glenohumeral joint, decreased morbidity, and early rehabilitation potential. This article offers a technique in which a large-bore cannula and high pressure and flow are used to facilitate the removal of loose bodies from the joint.
