Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2009):

Hemi resurfacing of the humeral head for an osteochondral lesion affecting the entire head surface.

Full Abstract

An osteochondral lesion of the entire articular surface of the humeral head has not previously been reported. We report the case of a 73-year-old woman with a huge osteochrondal lesion which affected virtually the whole articular surface of the humeral head, caused by an unusal mechanism of injury. Clinical examination revealed a stiff, weak, painful shoulder. Radiographs were unremarkable and an ultrasound scan suggested a supraspinatus tear with retraction. At arthroscopy the lesion was identified but the lesion was to large for arthroscopic removal. A humeral head hemi-resurfacing as a treatment for this lesion produced excellent results, the patient returned to her pre-injury level of function with no pain.

Author information

Author/s: Howard, Anthony (A); Smith, Matthew (M); Hughes, Peter (P); Bale, Stephen (S);

Affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, The Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT, United Kingdom. anthonyjhoward(-atsign-)aol.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Acta orthopaedica Belgica (Acta Orthop Belg), published in Belgium. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 75 (issue 4) : pp 546-8

Dates: Created 2009/09/24; Completed 2009/10/20;

PMID: 19774825, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/20/2009, IMS Date: )

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Aged Arthroscopy Cartilage, Articular - injuries Female Humans

Humans Humerus - pathology Prostheses and Implants Rupture Shoulder Joint - injuries

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