Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis

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Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) is a rare complication of arthroscopic surgery and involves chondrolysis wherein the articular cartilage of the shoulder undergoes rapid, degenerative changes shortly after arthroscopic surgery.[1]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Bupivacaine, lidocaine, ropivacaine and levobupivacaine are all toxic to cartilage and their intra-articular infusions can lead to this toxic effect.[2] Intra-articular pain pumps with local anesthetics have been implicated as a potential cause.[3]

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Treatment[edit | edit source]

Total Joint Arthroplasty or reverse total joint arthroplasty (shoulder replacement surgery)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. , Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis., The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol. 20(Issue: 2), pp. 102–12, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-20-02-102, PMID: 22302448,
  2. , Articular cartilage and local anaesthetic: A systematic review of the current literature, Journal of Orthopaedics, Vol. 12 pp. S200–S210, DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2015.10.005, PMID: 27047224, PMC: 4796530,
  3. , Subacromial pain pump use is safe after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Journal of Orthopaedics, Vol. 11(Issue: 2), pp. 64–67, DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2014.04.012, PMID: 25104887, PMC: 4118566,




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