Surgical Options for Primary Synovial Chondromatosis of the Knee: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign condition characterized by the formation of cartilaginous nodules within the synovium of joints, bursae, or tendon sheaths. While nonsurgical management exists, surgical intervention is often necessary. This systematic review aims to evaluate surgical options for managing synovial chondromatosis of the knee and compare recurrence rates following each procedure. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines, a literature search was conducted using PubMed, SCOPUS, and Embase, up to April 2025. Studies included detailed surgical interventions for primary synovial chondromatosis of the knee. Thirty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising 30 case reports, 4 retrospective studies, and 3 case serie

SUBMITTER: Liang ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature