title: Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the humeral head.
abstract: Steroid-induced osteonecrosis is a disease of modern medicine. Prevention remains the hallmark of management; however, as long as there are medical conditions requiring steroid therapy, osteonecrosis will remain a problem. An understanding of the pathophysiology, in addition to the clinical and radiographic manifestations of this disease process, will aid the physician in the unique challenge of diagnosing and treating osteonecrosis of the humeral head.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Usher
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids