Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 218-221, September 1989

Arthroscopic treatment of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the humeral head

  • James M. Hayes, M.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to J. M. Hayes, M.D., Orthopaedic Center, 901 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62702, U.S.A.

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, USA

Abstract 

Shoulder arthroscopy was performed on a 52-year-old man for the treatment of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the humeral head. The removal of loose bodies and joint debridement has successfully improved the patient's functional status through relief of pain, improved range of motion, and elimination of locking. This case suggests another use of arthroscopy in the treatment of shoulder pathology.

Keywords: Shoulder, Osteonecrosis, Humeral head

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PII: 0749-8063(89)90175-8

doi:10.1016/0749-8063(89)90175-8

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 218-221, September 1989

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