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A symptomatic coracoclavicular joint.

T F S Cheung¹, A L Boerboom, R F E Wolf

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30001, NL-9700RB, Groningen, The Netherlands. sonnycheung@yahoo.com

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume

|November 1, 2006

Summary

A rare bilateral coracoclavicular joint anomaly was identified in a patient after a fall. Surgical resection of the anomalous joint relieved pain and restored full shoulder movement.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Anatomical variations
Shoulder biomechanics

Background:

Coracoclavicular joints are typically absent, with the coracoid process and clavicle connected by ligaments.
Anomalous coracoclavicular joints represent a rare anatomical variation.
Understanding such variations is crucial for diagnosing and treating shoulder injuries.

Observation:

A 44-year-old male presented with shoulder pain and limited movement after a fall.
Pre-injury, the patient was asymptomatic with full range of motion.
Imaging revealed bilateral anomalous coracoclavicular joints.

Findings:

The patient's symptoms were localized to the left shoulder.
Surgical intervention involved the resection of the anomalous coracoclavicular joint.

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Post-resection, the patient experienced complete pain relief and restored shoulder function.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for anomalous coracoclavicular joints to cause symptomatic impingement after trauma.
Surgical resection can be an effective treatment for symptomatic anomalous coracoclavicular joints.
Further research into the prevalence and clinical significance of these anatomical variations is warranted.