Minimal-invasive Technique in Treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of Ankle

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Huri G., Pehlivan O., Kamaci L., ATAY Ö. A., DORAL M. N.

TECHNIQUES IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY, vol.11, no.2, pp.96-99, 2012 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 11 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1097/btf.0b013e31824f169f
• Journal Name: TECHNIQUES IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.96-99
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is an idiopathic, benign, slowly progressive, proliferative disorder of synovial tissue, tendon sheaths, and bursae. Involvement of the ankle occurs in fewer than 10% of patients with PVNS, and clinical behavior and treatment are not well described. Although PVNS of ankle can be treated with open procedures frequently, in this paper, a case of PVNS of the ankle with marked bone and joint destruction treated by arthroscopic subtotal synovectomy was discussed.