Chondrolysis of the glenohumeral joint following a color test using gentian violet.
Two patients developed chondrolysis following injection of 0.4% aqueous gentian violet into the glenohumeral joint to visualize a rotator cuff tear during surgery. In both cases, conventional radiographs revealed joint space narrowing 10-12 months after surgery. Histological examination of the humeral heads revealed loss of the articular cartilage.
Shibata
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University, School of Medicine, Fukuoka City, Japan. yshibata@cis.fukuoka-u.ac.jp
Midorikawa
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K
Koga
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T
Honjo
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N
Naito
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000187:drug effects*; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005840:Gentian Violet / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004396:Coloring Agents; D005840:Gentian Violet