[Arthroscopic Treatment for Synovial Chondromatosis of the Shoulder--case Report]

A case of 15 years old schoolgirl with synovial chondromatosis of the right shoulder is presented. The diagnosis has been confirmed by MRI. At arthroscopy approximately 70 oval loose bodies 5-8 mm in size have been removed. Postoperatively, no complication occurred. The case presented demonstrates advantage of arthroscopic treatment of this rare condition.