Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of Talocalceneal joint :A Rare Case Report

Volume 13 | Issue 4 | Oct-Dec 2018 | Page 18-20 | Girish Nathani, Piyush Nashikkar, D.S.Bhamare, Ajit Swamy


Authers: Girish Nathani [1], Piyush Nashikkar [1], D.S.Bhamare [1], Ajit Swamy [1].

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Girlish Kanhayalal Nathani
Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Email:girishnathani786@gmail.co.


Abstract

Pigmented villonodular synovitis is relatively rare condition. This results in increased proliferation of synovium causing villous or nodular changes of synovial lined joints.in this study we have successfully excised the tumour with help of arthroscopic radio frequency ablation after open excision.
Keywords: Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, talocalcaneal joint.


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How to Cite this article: Nathani G, Nashikkar P, Bhamare DS, Swamy A.Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of Talocalceneal joint :A Rare Case Report. Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Oct-Dec 2018;13(4): 18-20.

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