Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the humeral capitellum.
We present a case of idiopathic osteonecrosis of the humeral capitellum in a 44-year-old female in the absence of any associated risk factors. Arthroscopy was undertaken to remove the loose bodies and debride the capitellum, with a satisfactory outcome.
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Orthopaedic Department, Tor Vergata University, 81 Viale Oxford, OD133 Roma, Italy.
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Stanley
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D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome