The idiopathic osteolysis syndrome

Idiopathic osteolysis of the multicentric type is a rather rare clinical entity without known causative factor at onset. It displays rapid clinical progression and destruction of bone is completed before the end of growth. A review of the literature is presented with a view in particular to useful c...

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Published in:	Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift Vol. 109; no. 33; p. 1218
Main Authors:	Hardegger, F, Segmüller, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	German
Published:	Switzerland 01-09-1979
Subjects:	Arthrodesis Bone Resorption - pathology Child Elbow Joint - pathology Hand Deformities, Acquired - etiology Hand Deformities, Acquired - therapy Humans Male Osteolysis - pathology
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Summary:	Idiopathic osteolysis of the multicentric type is a rather rare clinical entity without known causative factor at onset. It displays rapid clinical progression and destruction of bone is completed before the end of growth. A review of the literature is presented with a view in particular to useful classification of the different types of osteolysis. A case followed up at our clinic for surgery of the hand is described and discussed.
ISSN:	0036-7672