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Suggest Treatment For Pain Caused By Lump Near Clavicle Bone

Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2016

Question: My husband has a round hard lump near clavicle bone on left side - 3 centimeters.
He hurt his shoulder about 6 months ago trying to lift himself out of a bathtub and felt like he tore a muscle then. He had an xray at that time and they said arthritis on bone (which we'd never heard of). The lump has gotten a bit larger and he is going in for a scan soon. We are very worried. He is a cancer survivor - prostate cancer five years ago. The lump is slightly above clavicle on left side and not painful.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
AC joint arthritis. Needs further workup, medication, precautions

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

There is a condition called Acromioclavicular arthritis where the joint between the Clavicle and the Acromion prices of the scapula bones can get degenerated and cause arthritis.

This can cause a bump or protrusion at the outer aspect of the clavicle region on the shoulder.

The treatment depends on the grade of arthritis. Initially, applying hot packs, avoiding overhead activities, lifting weights and pain killers would suffice. In later stages, Joint debridement or excision can be considered to clear the damaged joint by either arthroscopic or key hole surgery or open surgery.

It would be best to get an Xray of the involved region and upload for my reference, so that I can guide you to the right treatment protocol for your husband. An Xray of the involved shoulder in AP and Zanca position views may be done for proper visualisation of the joint.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (38 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply. However, the lump I situated near the neck and not the outer region of shoulder. Does this make any difference in your diagnosis?
Thank you, XXXXXXX Howitt

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sternoclavicular joint

Detailed Answer:
Yes. That could indicate the Sternoclavicular joint. Kindly upload a photo of the lump if possible for a clearer picture. Do get an Xray of the region as well to rule out bony lesions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (24 hours later)

I have a picture of the lump. It's quite large

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Upload picture please

Detailed Answer:
Please upload the picture. You can also send the picture at YYYY@YYYY and address it to my name: Dr. Aashish Raghu

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

Dr. XXXXXXX

Did you receive the picture I sent? I sent as an attachment in email and also the upload box on this screen.

Thank, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. Medial end of clavicle and Sternoclavicular joint

Detailed Answer:
Yes I did see it. It apart to be a bony mass near the medial end of the clavicle, could be involving the Sternoclavicular joint. Kindly upload Xray of the region as well.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad