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Article Title: Tenosynovial chondromatosis of the wrist presenting with acute carpal tunnel syndrome: A case report
Authors: Head, L. K.; Bradley, R.; Momtazi, M.
Journal: HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION Volume 37 Issue 2
Date of Publication:2018
Abstract:
We report a case of synovial chondromatosis of the wrist that manifested as acute carpal tunnel syndrome. The patient successfully underwent carpal tunnel release, tenosynovectomy and resection of dorsal and volar ossified bodies embedded in the tenosynovium overlying the wrist. Final histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis. The patient's symptoms of pain, numbness, and paresthesia in a median nerve distribution resolved completely and the patient resumed full-time work in the service industry 4-weeks postoperatively with no functional limitations. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a broad differential in the approach to wrist pain and the role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis given its variable degree of ossification. (C) 2018 SFCM. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.