A mnemonic commonly used for acro-osteolysis is PINCHFO.

Haim-Munk syndrome (also known as "Palmoplantar keratoderma with periodontitis and arachnodactyly and acro-osteolysis") is a cutaneous condition caused by a mutation in the Cathepsin C gene.

Contamination due to vinyl chloride was so severe that for years in the company, the employees complained of damages relating to their liver, anemia, finger circulation disorder resulting in acro-osteolysis (necrosis of the first phalanxes), as well as headaches and dizziness.

Other commonly seen radiographic findings include shallow acetabular fossa, subluxation of the femoral head, coxa valga, hypoplastic radial epiphysis, soft tissue calcifications between the radius and ulna, constriction of the proximal radial shaft, acro-osteolysis, and equinovarus foot deformities.