Abstract
Objective Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign proliferative disorder of synovium characterized
by the formation of cartilaginous bodies in a joint. The condition typically affects
one single large joint. The development of synovial chondromatosis in the joints of
hand and wrist is extremely rare.
Case description In this report, we present a case of synovial chondromatosis arising from the midcarpal
joint and the arthroscopic treatment thereof.
Literature review Owing to its rarity, literature on synovial chondromatosis occurring in the hand
and wrist is extremely limited. To our knowledge, no report has been published describing
the arthroscopic treatment of an isolated synovial chondromatosis of the midcarpal
joint.
Clinical relevance As synovial chondromatosis of the hand and wrist is extremely rare, and clinical
and radiological findings can be nonspecific, the diagnosis might be overlooked initially.
The condition does, however, require surgical treatment and thorough follow-up. Thus,
awareness of this possible diagnosis among treating physicians is important.
Keywords
wrist arthroscopy - synovial chondromatosis - imaging - histology
