title: Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Humeral Head: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
abstract: Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a common joint disorder in knee, ankle and elbow, however it can be rarely found in glenohumeral joint. In this study, we report an asymptomatic case of humeral head OCD, which was detected incidentally following a trauma. X-rays showed an area of lucency around an oval bony fragment measuring about 1 cm on the superior aspect of the humeral head. However, the patient was pain-free and the shoulder range of motion was normal.
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Davod
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jafari
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Hooman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shariatzadeh
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Farid Najd
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Mazhar
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Ali
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Okhovatpour
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Mehran
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Razavipour
keywords: Glenohumeral joint; Humerus; Osteochondritis dissecans