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Serial of plain radiographs during the follow-up demonstrating the progression of the distal clavicle osteolysis. (a) 2 weeks after surgery. (b) 2 months after surgery. (c) 1 year after surgery. (d) 2 years after surgery.
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Two years after surgery, the patient's shoulder symptoms and function did not change, but radiographs demonstrated progression of osteolysis (Figure 1).
CT scan of the acromioclavicular joint demonstrating distal clavicle osteolysis compared to a normal joint.
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A CT scan confirmed the lateral third clavicle osteolysis and found no associated bone injuries (Figure 2).
Magnetic resonance imaging of the acromioclavicular joint in DP fat-suppression sequence demonstrates the osteolysis with no soft tissue reaction or bone edema.
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MRI study confirmed the osteolysis with no bone edema or soft tissue reaction (Figure 3).