Atraumatic osteolysis of the distal clavicle. Results of open surgical excision

• Published in: The American journal of sports medicine Vol. 22; no. 2; p. 267
• Main Authors: Slawski, D P, Cahill, B R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.1994
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Clavicle; Humans; Male; Osteolysis, Essential - surgery; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Weight Lifting - injuries

A group of 14 patients underwent 17 consecutive open surgical excisions of the distal clavicle for atraumatic osteolysis after having failed conservative treatment. All patients were men involved in weight training or heavy-lifting occupations. The diagnosis was based on no history of shoulder traum...