Synovial Osteochondromatosis at the Carpometacarpal Joint of the Thumb

Synovial osteochondromatosis (SOC) is a benign tumor characterized by synovial connective tissue metaplasia. SOC commonly affects major joints including the knee followed by the hip, elbow, and wrist. SOC cases in the hand are not reported as often as SOC of major joints. Particularly SOC of the car...

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Main Authors: Satoru Yonekura, Hiroyoshi Hagiwara, Takahiro Nishimura, Hiroshi Amagai, Mayu Yamamura, Osamu Miyamoto, Sueo Nakama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3974342