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Synovial Disorders of the Knee

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MRI-Arthroscopy Correlations

Abstract

The synovium of the knee is the most extensive and complex in the body. The most common primary synovial disorders are pigmented villonodular synovitis, synovial chondromatosis, synovial hemangioma, and lipoma arborescens. Magnetic resonance imaging provides excellent soft tissue contrast with multi-planar capabilities by noninvasive means to effectively evaluate the synovium. This case-based chapter reviews the diagnostic approach of the most common primary synovial disorders and presents arthroscopic treatment strategies in management of these challenging diseases.

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