Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation
Background: The proximal humerus is the second-most common anatomic site for osteonecrosis, a condition of disrupted blood supply leading to death of bone tissue, with resultant shoulder pain and dysfunction. Core decompression is a viable joint-preserving surgical intervention that aims to improve...
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| author | Christopher M. Brusalis MD Alexander C. Weissman MS Allen A. Yazdi BS Sarah A. Muth BA Sachin Allahabadi MD Brian J. Cole MD, MBA |
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| description | Background: The proximal humerus is the second-most common anatomic site for osteonecrosis, a condition of disrupted blood supply leading to death of bone tissue, with resultant shoulder pain and dysfunction. Core decompression is a viable joint-preserving surgical intervention that aims to improve local blood supply and restore bone health prior to bony collapse. Indications: Humeral head osteonecrosis has numerous underlying causes, most commonly the sequelae of prior trauma, chronic use of systemic corticosteroids, sickle cell disease, and alcohol abuse. Core decompression may be indicated in the early, pre-collapse stages of osteonecrosis, whereas more advanced stages of disease are commonly indicated for joint reconstruction procedures, such as bone grafting or arthroplasty. Technique Description: With the patient in the beach chair position, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) is harvested through a percutaneous incision along the anterolateral proximal humerus. While viewing through a standard posterior portal, a transtibial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) guide is placed through an anterior portal at a site on the humeral head surface, centered at the area of greatest humeral head bone edema as identified on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging. A guide pin is placed through a lateral portal within the ACL guide, to the subchondral bone. A 7.0-mm reamer is applied over the guidewire, followed by administration of demineralized bone matrix soaked in BMAC into the reamed channel within the proximal humerus. Results: In patients with early stages of humeral head osteonecrosis, core decompression confers superior clinical outcomes with reduced rates of subsequent surgical procedures compared with nonoperative treatment. Core decompression has shown to reduce the radiographic progression of osteonecrosis. Further research is necessary to determine the additional clinical benefits of augmentation with orthobiologic agents, such as BMAC. Conclusion: Arthroscopic-assisted core decompression is a valuable, minimally invasive surgical treatment for early-stage proximal humerus osteonecrosis. Adjunctive treatment with BMAC and demineralized bone matrix may enhance clinical outcomes. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-82b3428faf7740a4ae2fd442fbce31572024-04-11T22:03:19ZengSAGE PublishingVideo Journal of Sports Medicine2635-02542024-02-01410.1177/26350254231212928Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate AugmentationChristopher M. Brusalis MD0Alexander C. Weissman MS1Allen A. Yazdi BS2Sarah A. Muth BA3Sachin Allahabadi MD4Brian J. Cole MD, MBA5Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USABackground: The proximal humerus is the second-most common anatomic site for osteonecrosis, a condition of disrupted blood supply leading to death of bone tissue, with resultant shoulder pain and dysfunction. Core decompression is a viable joint-preserving surgical intervention that aims to improve local blood supply and restore bone health prior to bony collapse. Indications: Humeral head osteonecrosis has numerous underlying causes, most commonly the sequelae of prior trauma, chronic use of systemic corticosteroids, sickle cell disease, and alcohol abuse. Core decompression may be indicated in the early, pre-collapse stages of osteonecrosis, whereas more advanced stages of disease are commonly indicated for joint reconstruction procedures, such as bone grafting or arthroplasty. Technique Description: With the patient in the beach chair position, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) is harvested through a percutaneous incision along the anterolateral proximal humerus. While viewing through a standard posterior portal, a transtibial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) guide is placed through an anterior portal at a site on the humeral head surface, centered at the area of greatest humeral head bone edema as identified on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging. A guide pin is placed through a lateral portal within the ACL guide, to the subchondral bone. A 7.0-mm reamer is applied over the guidewire, followed by administration of demineralized bone matrix soaked in BMAC into the reamed channel within the proximal humerus. Results: In patients with early stages of humeral head osteonecrosis, core decompression confers superior clinical outcomes with reduced rates of subsequent surgical procedures compared with nonoperative treatment. Core decompression has shown to reduce the radiographic progression of osteonecrosis. Further research is necessary to determine the additional clinical benefits of augmentation with orthobiologic agents, such as BMAC. Conclusion: Arthroscopic-assisted core decompression is a valuable, minimally invasive surgical treatment for early-stage proximal humerus osteonecrosis. Adjunctive treatment with BMAC and demineralized bone matrix may enhance clinical outcomes. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254231212928 |
| spellingShingle | Christopher M. Brusalis MD Alexander C. Weissman MS Allen A. Yazdi BS Sarah A. Muth BA Sachin Allahabadi MD Brian J. Cole MD, MBA Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation Video Journal of Sports Medicine |
| title | Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation |
| title_full | Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation |
| title_fullStr | Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation |
| title_short | Arthroscopic-Assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation |
| title_sort | arthroscopic assisted core decompression of humeral head osteonecrosis with bone marrow aspirate concentrate augmentation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254231212928 |
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