Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of bilateral distal humerus treated by arthroplasty using costal osteochondral graft: case report.

Watanabe, Ryuichi; Sato, Kazuki; Nakamura, Toshiyasu; Obara, Yukihiko; Toyama, Yoshiaki; Ikegami, Hiroyasu · J Hand Surg Am · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of a 43-year-old man with steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the distal humerus in both arms. Costal osteochondral autografts were used to restore both joints with satisfactory outcomes.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy