Osteochondritis Dissecans Shoulder

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Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the shoulder.
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Symptoms
  • Catching
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Swelling in the shoulder
  • Point tender on the shoulder
Causes
  • Repetitive physical trauma
  • Ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
  • Hereditary
  • Endocrine factors
  • Avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow)
  • Rapid growth
  • Deficiencies and imbalances in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus
  • Anomalies of bone formation
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • ROM and stretching
  • Shoulder stabilization strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercise
  • Possible surgical intervention

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