Diagnosis of Glenohumeral Avascular Necrosis.

Last updated Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Criteria for diagnosis

A. History

1. Limited shoulder function
2. Diagnosis is supported by the presence of risk factors, such as steroid use

B. Physical Examination

1. Diagnosis is supported by glenohumeral crepitance

C. Radiographs

1. Sclerosis within head of humerus
2. Collapse of subchondral bone of humeral head
3. Absence of other pathology (eg. tumor, cuff tear arthropathy)

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