Abstract
Synovial osteochondromatosis is a condition of unknown etiology affecting articular synovium, characterised by the formation of osteochondral nodules. Occurrences in the foot and ankle are rare. To our knowledge, this condition has never previously been described in the talonavicular joint. In the following article, we present two cases and review the literature regarding this condition.
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