Distal clavicular osteolysis The condition is sometimes called weightlifter’s shoulder. If a person does not allow these fractures to heal, they can worsen and lead to pain and swelling.

The effects of osteolysis and aseptic loosening were highlighted at an orthopaedic Grand Rounds presentation at the University of Pittsburgh on October 20, 2000, hosted and led by Dr. Raj Sinha ...

A 52-year-old man worked as a lather and roofer from 1926 to 1941. During that period he sustained severe injuries to the distal phalanges of the right thumb, middle finger (Fig. 1 and 2) and ...

One patient with a significant retained lateral clavicular spike required additional surgery for excision. Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection is a safe and effective method of alleviating AC pain.

Dr. Richard Illgen answers the question: 'What Is Osteolysis, What Should I Do?' — -- Question: What is osteolysis and what should I do about it? Answer: Osteolysis is a process that results ...

After anatomic shoulder arthroplasty with the same glenoid component, patients who received stemless ceramic-head implants had fewer radiolucent lines and less osteolysis than patients who ...

The addition of a rougher surface finish to a modular stem may have contributed to high levels of osteolysis and stem failure, according to study results.Researchers prospectively followed 105 ...