Synovial chondromatosis caused mechanical snapping elbow: a case report
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Synovial chondromatosis is a rare and benign proliferative disorder of the synovial membrane in joints and bursae. Herein, we present the case of a 34-year-old male with synovial chondromatosis that caused limitation in the elbow joint in terms of mechanical function.
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Odyssey of an elbow synovial chondromatosis.
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