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Primitive synovial chondromatosis of the hip joint
R Mora1, A Soldini, F Raschellà
1Istituto di Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica dell'Università, Pavia.
Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
|January 1, 1992
Abstract:
Primitive synovial chondromatosis of the hip is quite rare. Through the presentation of four new cases, the authors discuss the pathologic and clinical features of this disease and evaluate the performance of imaging studies, emphasizing the value of CT scan for confirmation of radiographic findings. The indication for surgical treatment is analyzed for each stage of the disease.