Bilateral idiopathic osteonecrosis of the major tubercle of the humerus.

Dexel, Julian; Kasten, Philip · Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 2013

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Bilateral osteonecrosis of the tuberculum majus has not been reported in the literature. A case of bilateral avascular necrosis of the tuberculum majus is presented associated with smoking and occasional alcohol consumption as risk factors, which was successfully treated with non-operative treatment. Case report, Level V.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy