Joint Chondrolysis

Abstract

Although the disease was first described in the hip, reports of chondrolysis in nearly all diarthrodial joints have since emerged with considerable variations in the literature.Despite speculation among clinicians and researchers about the implicit causal pathways and etiologic contributors associated with chondrolysis, definitive answers remain elusive.The term chondrolysis has been applied to varied levels of joint cartilage destruction from focal chondral defects to diffuse cartilage loss, revealing a lack of consistency in the application of diagnostic criteria to guide differential disease classification.Differentiating between the various potential etiologies associated with chondrolysis provides opportunities for the prevention of the disease.

Use of Intra-Articular and Intrabursal Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Persistent Arthrogenic Shoulder Pain

“…Results from our cases support previous reports that PRF treatment improves pain and ROM [2][3][4][5][6][7]9,10]. PRF is minimally invasive [11] and a potentially safer technique than alternative procedures given risks of complications linked to direct joint entry [12,13]. PRF could be a favorable treatment alternative for shoulder pain among patients who do not respond to conservative treatment, are poor candidates for surgery, prefer nonsurgical treatment options, have counter-indications for oral medications, and/or have poor compliance with time-intensive pain management therapies.…”

Adult-onset idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip

“…Chondrolysis is a rare disorder, first described by Waldenstrom, which can affect any diarthrodial joint and is associated with a rapid loss of articular cartilage [1,2].…”

Postoperative Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation and Complication Management

“…Cases of aseptic synovitis and chondrolysis have been reported. 21 Other complications, such as thromboembolic events, neuropraxias, and anesthesia complications, are very infrequent.…”