A case of Friedrich's disease of the clavicle

Friedrich's disease is an aseptic osteonecrosis of the medial end of the clavicle. It is a rare condition that can be confused with osteomyelitis, arthritis, or tumor. Because it often resolves spontaneously, a correct diagnosis will save the patient from unnecessary treatment.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta orthopaedica 1987, Vol.58 (5), p.585-586
Hauptverfasser:	Christensen, Peter Brøgger, Christensen, Ib
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Clavicle - diagnostic imaging Diseases of the osteoarticular system Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Osteonecrosis - diagnostic imaging Radiography Sternoclavicular Joint - diagnostic imaging Vascular bone diseases
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Zusammenfassung:	Friedrich's disease is an aseptic osteonecrosis of the medial end of the clavicle. It is a rare condition that can be confused with osteomyelitis, arthritis, or tumor. Because it often resolves spontaneously, a correct diagnosis will save the patient from unnecessary treatment.
ISSN:	1745-3674 0001-6470 1745-3682
DOI:	10.3109/17453678709146405