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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
Published on: July 2, 2021
Rare cause of hip pain in a young girl
Ali Raza1, Kailash Kailash, Ajay Malviya
1Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wansbeck General Hospital, Northumberland, UK.
Insights
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare joint disorder. This case highlights successful arthroscopic treatment of hip SC in a pediatric patient, a first for this age group.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Rheumatology
Background:
- Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare, benign condition characterized by cartilaginous loose bodies in synovial joints.
- It typically affects adults, with hip involvement being exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old girl presented with a year of hip pain, a rare manifestation of SC in children.
- This case represents the first documented instance of a child with hip SC treated arthroscopically.
Findings:
- Successful arthroscopic management of synovial chondromatosis in a pediatric hip.
- Demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of minimally invasive surgery for this rare condition in children.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering SC in pediatric hip pain, even with its rarity.
- Establishes arthroscopic treatment as a viable, potentially first-line option for pediatric hip SC.
Abstract:
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare benign disorder of unknown aetiology resulting in multiple cartilaginous loose bodies that form within a synovial joint. It is predominantly seen in men (2:1) in the third and fifth decade of life and is extremely rare in children. Hip joint is an extremely rare and unusual site of presentation thus leading to delay in diagnosis and associated morbidity. We report a successfully treated case of SC in a 12-year-old girl complaining of hip pain over a year. In addition, this is also the first case of a child with SC of the hip being treated arthroscopically.
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