Publication

Osteonecrosis of the humeral head after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 1, 2002

Units
PubMed

Citation
Durst H, Blatter G, Kuster M. Osteonecrosis of the humeral head after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 2002; 84:744-6.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 2002; 84
Publication Date
Jul 1, 2002
Issn Print
0301-620X
Pages
744-6
Brief description/objective

A 59-year-old woman with calcific tendinitis in her right shoulder underwent extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy. Three years and four months later she presented with osteonecrosis of the head of the right humerus. It is known that shock waves in patients with urological disorders can damage blood vessels. A possible reason for the development of osteonecrosis in this patient may have been damage to the blood supply of the head of the humerus.