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Degenerative sternoclavicular arthritis and hyperostosis
1Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 4209 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|June 27, 2003
Summary
Arthritis affecting the sternoclavicular joint is rare, stemming from trauma, infection, or other conditions. This review covers diagnosis and management options for these uncommon sternoclavicular joint arthropathies.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rheumatology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Symptomatic sternoclavicular joint arthritis is uncommon.
- Causes include trauma, infection, sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis, and secondary arthropathies.
- Degenerative osteoarthritis often follows dislocations or fractures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review specific arthropathy conditions of the sternoclavicular joint.
- To discuss nonoperative and operative management strategies.
- To provide insights into the treatment of rare sternoclavicular joint conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of sternoclavicular joint arthropathies.
- Discussion of diagnostic criteria and imaging.
- Overview of nonoperative and surgical treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Identified various causes of sternoclavicular joint arthritis.
- Highlighted trauma as a common precursor to osteoarthritis.
- Noted limited case series for surgical reconstructions.
Conclusions:
- Sternoclavicular joint arthritis requires careful evaluation due to its diverse etiologies.
- Management strategies range from conservative care to surgical intervention.
- Further research on surgical outcomes for sternoclavicular joint conditions is warranted.