A Case Study of Secondary Synovial Osteochondromatosis of Knee

Synovial osteochondromatosis (SOC) is a proliferative synovial disease. Which has a rare incidence and presents as numerous osteo-cartilaginous nodules in bursae, synovial joints and tendon sheaths. Diagnostic modalities for synovial chondromatosis include radiographs, CT scan or MRI, with definitive characteristics being determined by histological examina­tion. Therapeutic options commonly include either arthroscopic or open procedures which prevent further articular and peri‑articular damage and abolish symptoms The following case report describes a 42 year male patient presenting with a secondary synovial osteochondromatosis of knee managed successfully with open procedure for the removal of the loose bodies.