Re: Osteolysis of the distal clavicle

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Quoting Mark O'Shea <markos@...>:

> I've recently been diagnosed with osteolysis, and was wondering if any

> of you had any experience with dealing with this. At the moment surgery

> isn't being recommended, and I would prefer to avoid this route if

> possible.

>

> I'm also looking for a recommendation for a second opinion, so if you

> know anyone in the Sydney area who you think is equipped to help me out,

> let me know.

>

> Regards

>

> Mark O'Shea

> Sydney, Australia

>

*** Mark, I also have been diagnosed with osteolysis of the distal clavicle

(this happened in about mid March although the incident I can trace it to

happened in October of last year). I also was advised against surgery but

instead had a corticosteroid injection in the ac joint and laid off all type of

upper body training.

Now after 4 and a half months I am going back to the physio to get a referral

for a orthopaedic surgeon. I have experienced no improvement in shoulder pain

with it still being difficult to sleep at night. I can't train any kind of

pushing or overhead exercise and struggle with chin ups at times.

I found an article on osteolysis which was quite helpful and have decided to

bite the bullet and get it operated on. Hopefully will have a physio

appointment this week.

Hope this has been some help.

Ben Haines

Townsville, Australia