Osteonecrosis of the femoral and humeral heads after intraarticular corticosteroid injections

J Rheumatol. 1990 Apr;17(4):549-51.

Abstract

Two cases of multifocal osteonecroses are described. Two hips were affected in one case, 2 hips and 2 shoulders in the other. In both cases osteonecroses developed after intraarticular instillations of long-acting corticosteroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthrography
  • Female
  • Femur Head* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Humerus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Injections, Intra-Articular
  • Osteonecrosis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones