Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)

Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, commonly referred to as PAGCL, is a rare condition which involves the progressive loss of cartilage in the shoulder joint. The painful and debilitating disease has been linked with the use of intra-articular shoulder pain pumps which are sometimes used after arthroscopic surgery.

OVERVIEW: The shoulder joint requires cartilage to move fully, properly and without pain in all directions. Post arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis causes the permanent deterioration of this cartilage, which causes severe pain and limitations on the movement of the shoulder.

The loss of cartilage caused by PAGCL is not reversible and there is no consistently effective treatment to cure the condition. In many cases individuals who suffer the chondrolysis require a complete shoulder replacement surgery, known as glenohumeral arthroplasty.

PAGCL SYMPTOMS: Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis may develop suddenly during the months following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. After initial improvement is seen as a result of the arthroscopy, an onset of new, worse pain may develop between 3 and 12 months after surgery as activities are increased.

Symptoms of the shoulder cartilage loss could include:

• Stiffness
• Pain
• Clicking
• Popping
• Grinding
• Weakness
• Reduced Range of Motion

CHONDROLYSIS LAWSUITS: Medical studies have established a link between the development of PAGCL and the use of intra-articular shoulder pain pumps to deliver medications directly to the joint through a catheter after surgery. Shoulder pain pump lawsuits are being pursued throughout the United States by individuals diagnosed with postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis.

Have a Potential Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits Reviewed by Lawyers

If problems consistent with PAGCL have been experienced following the use of a shoulder pain pump after arthroscopic surgery, submit information to be reviewed by an shoulder pain pump attorney.