Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle: Two Cases Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2005.40.6.782
- Author:
Jung Hoei KU
1
;
Jin Wan KIM
;
Young Chul KO
;
Hyung Lae CHO
;
Su Han AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Good Samsun Hospital, Busan, Korea. hljo88@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Clavicle;
Osteolysis;
Distal clavicle resection
- MeSH:
Clavicle*;
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Humans;
Osteolysis*;
Rare Diseases;
Shoulder
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2005;40(6):782-786
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Osteolysis of the distal clavicle is a rare disease and its etiology and pathogenesis are poorly understood. We report two cases of the osteolysis that were resulted from acute blunt shoulder trauma and chronic repetitive one. After diagnosis, the two patients did not have shown the response to conservative management, so we performed distal clavicle resection on them and the results were satisfactory. Through these cases, we discuss the pathogenic mechanism, differential diagnosis and treatment options for the osteolysis of the distal clavicle.