J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2005 Oct;40(6):782-786.

Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle: Two Cases Report

• Ku JH
• Kim JW
• Ko YC
• Cho HL
• Ahn SH

Abstract

Osteolysis of the distal clavicle is a rare disease and its etiology and pathogenesis are poorly understood. We report two cases of the osteolysis that were resulted from acute blunt shoulder trauma and chronic repetitive one. After diagnosis, the two patients did not have shown the response to conservative management, so we performed distal clavicle resection on them and the results were satisfactory. Through these cases, we discuss the pathogenic mechanism, differential diagnosis and treatment options for the osteolysis of the distal clavicle.

Keyword

Clavicle; Osteolysis; Distal clavicle resection

MeSH Terms

Clavicle*
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Osteolysis*
Rare Diseases
Shoulder