Table 3. Clinical characteristics of PVNS patients diagnosed after orthopedic interventions.
| Case no. | Gender | Age (Y) | Site | Primary indication | intervention | Materials | Time interval * (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case 1 | Male | 36 | Right knee | Fracture | Plate fixation | Metal | 11 |
| Case 2 | Male | 38 | Left knee | Cruciate ligament rupture | Wire fixation | Metal | 120 |
| Case 3 | Female | 55 | Left hip | Osteoarthritis | Total hip arthroplasty | Polyethylene | 66 |
| Case 4 | Male | 60 | Left wrist | Fracture | Plate fixation | Metal | 12 |
| Case 5 | Male | 75 | Right knee | Osteoarthritis | Unicondylar arthroplasty | Metal | 60 |
M = month, Y = year.
*Time interval = The interval between the surgery for the primary disease and the occurrence of PVNS.