Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Shoulder Associated with Rotator Cuff Tear - A Case Report

Autor: Jae Chun Sim, Hye Jae Cho, Ki Do Hong, Sung Sik Ha, Tae Ho Kim, Jong Hyun Kim
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: The Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. 13:275-279
ISSN: 1226-9344
DOI: 10.5397/cise.2010.13.2.275
Popis: Purpose: Here we report a case of pigmented villonodular synovitis of the shoulder associated with a rotator cuff tear. Materials and Methods: A 52 year-old female who had suffered from pigmented villonodular synovitis of the shoulder associated with a rotator cuff tear was treated with arthroscopic synovectomy and subacromial decompression. Results: Pain was reduced and the patient achieved a good functional outcome after surgery. Conclusion: The current authors report a case of pigmented villonodular synovitis of the shoulder associated with rotator cuff tear and a review of literature.
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