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The sternocostoclavicular joint: normal and abnormal features.

Xavier Le Loët1, Olivier Vittecoq

  • 1Rheumatology Department, Hĵpital de Bois-Guillaume, CHU de Rouen, France. xavier.le-loet@chu-rouen.fr

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|May 25, 2002
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Physicians often miss sternocostoclavicular joint (SCCJ) disorders. Computed tomography (CT) best detects these common conditions, including osteoarthritis and septic arthritis, which require prompt recognition for effective management.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • The sternocostoclavicular joint (SCCJ) is frequently overlooked by physicians.
  • Disorders affecting the SCCJ are common but often misdiagnosed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of recognizing SCCJ disorders.
  • To describe the diagnostic utility of computed tomography (CT) for SCCJ evaluation.
  • To outline common SCCJ pathologies and their clinical significance.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed description of CT features of the normal SCCJ.
  • Analysis of CT findings in various SCCJ pathologies.
  • Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic challenges.

Main Results:

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  • Computed tomography (CT) with thin slices and no gap is the optimal imaging modality for the SCCJ.
  • Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) and periarticular lesions causing clavicle dislocation are the most prevalent SCCJ disorders.
  • Septic arthritis represents a severe SCCJ complication, potentially leading to mediastinitis.
  • Inflammatory arthropathies, including spondyloarthropathies and those associated with palmoplantar pustulosis, can manifest in the SCCJ.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate recognition of SCCJ disorders is crucial for appropriate patient management.
  • CT imaging provides essential details for diagnosing SCCJ abnormalities.
  • A spectrum of conditions, from degenerative to infectious and inflammatory, affect the SCCJ.