Radiographs of the knee of a 38-year-old male patient complaining of "locking" of the joint show multiple radiodense loose bodies noted in the confines of the joint capsule, pressure erosions, widened joint space, and secondary degeneration. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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The presence of multiple radiodense loose bodies in the joint capsule is characteristic of synovial chondromatosis, a benign condition where fragments of cartilage form in the synovial fluid and become detached. The other conditions listed typically do not present with loose bodies in the joint.

Radiographs of the Knee of a 38-Year-Old Male Patient Complaining