BACKGROUND: @entity11665 is a @entity395 characterized by formation of @entity2720 , tendon sheaths, and bursae secondary to a synovial metaplastic process. Recent literature has described using only an anterior approach to the ankle for these @entity1 . It is unclear how well, if at all, synovectomy of the posterior part of the ankle joint was performed. Most recurrences occur years after surgery, as a result of incomplete synovectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We treated five @entity1 (mean age 31.6 years; range, 21 to 63; four male, one female) with @entity11665 of the ankle. We performed arthroscopic @entity12458 and total synovectomy using both posterior and anterior ankle arthroscopic portals. At latest followup of a mean of 34.2 (range, 13 to 58) months, the functional result was assessed with the AOFAS score. RESULTS: The AOFAS score improved from a mean of 67 (range, 58 to 77) points to a mean of 94 (range, 77 to 100) points. Overall @entity1 satisfaction was good to excellent. We noted only one minor complication when a loose body was lost in the subcutaneous tissue, and was removed two weeks after the arthroscopy. CONCLUSION: Our experience in this small group of @entity1 seems to indicate that a 2 portal approach with total synovectomy and removal of loose bodies gives the best result and minimizes the risk of recurrence.

Combined anterior and posterior arthroscopic portals for @entity12458 and synovectomy for XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity11665 :: ('MESH:D015838', 'Disease') :: ['synovial chondromatosis', 'Synovial chondromatosis'] @entity12458 :: ('MESH:D007594', 'Disease') :: ['loose body removal'] @entity2720 :: ('MESH:D007592', 'Disease') :: ['cartilaginous bodies within the synovia of joints'] @entity395 :: ('MESH:D035583', 'Disease') :: ['rare disorder']
@entity11665 :: (MESH:D015838,Disease) :: ['synovial chondromatosis']
