The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American). 2008;90:2547-2548.
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Bilateral Shoulder Chondrolysis Following Arthroscopy. A Report of Two Cases

Patrick E. Greis, MD and Robert T. Burks, MD

Corresponding author: Patrick E. Greis, MD, University Orthopaedic Center, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, e-mail: patrick.greis@hsc.utah.edu

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P.E. Greis and R.T. Burks reply:

Drs. Levy and Frankle raise the issue of considering the differential diagnosis for chondrolysis following shoulder arthroscopy. We agree that all causes of this problem must be considered when evaluating these patients. An indolent infection could certainly result in a poor long-term outcome of any further treatment if not recognized. Additionally, we agree that chondrolysis may be multifactorial and that a complete understanding of this problem remains a work in progress requiring further . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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