Ulnocarpal synovial osteochondromatosis

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ulnar sided wrist pain and swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Projected within the ulnar carpal joint overlying the TFCC, there are numerous small, well-defined, rounded calcific bodies, in keeping with synovial osteochondromatosis. These are projected anteriorly within the joint on the lateral projection. No adjacent erosions of the distal radioulnar joint or proximal carpal row. 

Case Discussion

The patient had multiple loose articular bodies removed surgically.

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