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Synovial osteochondromatosis complicating pilon fracture of the tibia

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A case of previously undiagnosed synovial osteochondromatosis complicating a tibial pilon fracture is presented. The entrapment of osteochondral bodies within the fracture margin prevented complete reduction of the fracture and necessitated surgical intervention.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Central Manchester Healthcare Trust, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK, , , , , , GB

    Philip Robinson & Richard W. Whitehouse

  2. Department of Osteoarticular Pathology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, , , , , , GB

    Anthony J. Freemont

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Central Manchester Healthcare Trust, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK, , , , , , GB

    David Ellis

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Received: 27 December 2000 Revision requested: 26 January 2001 Revision received: 19 March 2001 Accepted: 21 March 2001

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Robinson, P., Whitehouse, R., Freemont, A. et al. Synovial osteochondromatosis complicating pilon fracture of the tibia. Skeletal Radiol 30, 475–477 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002560100377

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