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SUBMITTER: Lui TH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5020423 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20160516 3
Bursal chondromatosis is synovial chondromatosis of the bursae. It is a rare disease entity that can involve the adventitial bursa of the lateral ankle. Complete synovectomy, removal of loose bodies, and bursectomy comprise the treatment of choice. Detailed preoperative radiologic assessment and surgical planning are the keys to success. Any accompanying synovial chondromatosis of the ankle or subtalar joint or tenosynovial chondromatosis of the peroneal tendon sheath should be treated together ...[more]