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Case of the Week 371




What's the most likely diagnosis?

  • 29 year-old male weight-lifter with shoulder pain



Right Shoulder-Neutral

1. Posterior shoulder dislocation
2. Fractured 1st rib
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Clavicular osteolysis
5. Hyperparathyroidism

Additional Image - Right Shoulder-Axillary View

 

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Right Shoulder-Axillary View


Answer:

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4. Clavicular osteolysis

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Distal Clavicular Osteolysis

General Considerations

  • Sequela of trauma from contact sports, falls and motor vehicle accidents
  • Incidence increased with weight lifting/training
    • Other sports include football, swimming
  • More often seen in males
  • Unilateral
  • Atraumatic causes are more common than traumatic
  • Continued stress on the joint may play a role in its development

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