Radiologic case study. Stress-induced osteolysis of the distal clavicle.
Repetitive stress-induced osteolysis of the distal clavicle occurs in athletes who engage in upper extremity weight strengthening exercises and occupational overuse. Repetitive microtrauma is believed to cause microfractures and bone resorption with local pain. Conservative treatment usually is effective. If conservative treatment is unsuccessful. excellent outcomes can be expected after open or arthroscopic resection of the distal clavicle.
Preusen
Scott E
SE
Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill 60153, USA.
Pierce
Kenneth
K
Demos
Terrence C
TC
Lomasney
Laurie M
LM
D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries*