Corticosteroid-induced osteonecrosis of the humeral head.
Cortisone-induced osteonecrosis of the shoulder occurs in a fashion that is roughly similar to that seen in the hip. It appears that the cortisone itself is responsible for the lesion, and patients who develop the condition can have a minimal lesion that heals well, a moderate deformity that is well tolerated, or severe joint disease requiring surgical correction. A knowledge of the natural history of the condition allows for rational and generally successful therapy.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012782:Shoulder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones