Dr. Richard Illgen answers the question: 'What Is Osteolysis, What Should I Do?' — -- Question: What is osteolysis and what should I do about it? Answer: Osteolysis is a process that results from ...

This month’s case is a 57-year-old, 180-lb patient who is 12 years status post primary total hip replacement with cementless components. At her three-month checkup, her treating surgeon told her to ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for osteolysis? A: You should consult an Orthopedic doctor for osteolysis management. A: Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass that causes bone ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Collarbone pain can be due to an injury like a fracture or joint ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Late osteolysis may still be a concern for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

ACRO-osteolysis, without associated articular inflammation, has been observed in a patient presenting cutaneous lesions of psoriasis. Lysis of bone followed trauma to the distal aspect of the involved ...

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Acro-osteolysis refers to resorption of the distal phalanx. The most common causes include connective tissue disorders (scleroderma and psoriatic arthritis), occupational exposures (polyvinyl chloride ...