Journal List > J Korean Orthop Assoc > v.15(3) > 1131918

Roh, Moon, Oh, Jung, and Kim: Melorheostosis Associated with Synovial Chondromatosis

Abstract

Melorheostosis is a rare entity while causes pain and stiffness in a limb and has an unknown etiology. It is characterized by roentgenographic appearance of melting wax dripping down one side of a candle along the major axis of long bone. The present case represents a melorheostosis of the left tibia accompanied by synovial chondromatosis in the left knee. Good result was obtained by arthrotomy of the left knee and removal of the bony masses in the joint.

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