Chondrolysis
Edited By: Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D.
Last updated Friday, October 16, 2009
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Chondrolysis
Chondrolysis of the shoulder after arthroscopy - association with pain pumps to infuse local anesthetics after shoulder arthroscopy. Chondrolysis is a severe type of shoulder arthritis in which the
cartilage of the joint is abruptly lost. It can occur in otherwise
healthy shoulders after arthroscopic procedures. The risk of
chondrolysis is increased when local anesthetics - either Bupivacaine
(Marcaine) or Lidocaine (Xylocaine) - are infused into the joint for
postoperative pain control. The inclusion of epinephrine in the
infusion may further increase the risk. The risk of chondrolysis is
also increased when radiofrequency or thermal energy are used in the
joint.
Treatment of shoulder chondrolysis may require a ream
and run procedure, or a total shoulder.
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| Humeral head with chondrolysis |
Glenoid with chondrolysis |
Surgery for Chondrolysis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-BONE (2663) to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USADisclaimer
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