It most commonly affects the knee joint, in the suprapatellar pouch. It can present as a painful knee with an effusion. Diagnosis is via MRI demonstrating a synovial mass with frond-like appearance, ...

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A new study from the University of Chicago has uncovered the surprising origin of the flexible joints that allow us to move ...

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In addition, the patient developed a destructive synovitis of the right hip, for which he eventually underwent total joint replacement. Histological examination disclosed a marked chronic synovitis ...

Procedures were performed in accordance with the UK Home Office regulations. Histology was performed as described.13 Knee joints were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde solution for 24 h then decalcified in ...