Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing
Summary
A 45-year-old construction worker went to the hospital with a very swollen and painful shoulder. Doctors found that his shoulder joint was completely destroyed, with his upper arm bone detached and floating freely. He was diagnosed with a rare condition called Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome, which causes rapid joint damage.Key Facts
- The man’s shoulder joint was missing the ball part of the joint, leaving his upper arm bone detached.
- His rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint together, was severely torn.
- Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome (MSS) involves damage from calcium crystals that cause enzymes to destroy joint tissue.
- MSS can cause fast and severe joint destruction with inflammation and swelling.
- The man’s shoulder pain worsened over just two months.
- MSS usually affects women and is linked to prior shoulder injuries or surgeries.
- The man’s job in construction and a previous rotator cuff injury likely increased his risk.
- For severe cases like his, doctors recommend a full shoulder replacement surgery.
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