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Measurement of Dynamic Scapular Kinematics Using an Acromion Marker Cluster to Minimize Skin Movement Artifact

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Coracoclavicular joint, an osteological study with clinical implications: a case report.

Georgios Paraskevas¹, Marios-Efstathios Stavrakas, Alexandra Stoltidou

¹Department of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Greece. g_paraskevas@yahoo.gr

|November 18, 2009

Summary

An anomalous coracoclavicular joint, a rare anatomical variation, was identified in a 73-year-old male skeleton. Recognizing this variation is crucial for diagnosing shoulder pain and arthritis.

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Published on: February 10, 2015

Area of Science:

Anatomy
Osteology
Human Variation

Background:

Study of an anomalous coracoclavicular joint in a 73-year-old male skeleton.
Sourced from the Osteology Collection of the Department.

Observation:

Detailed morphological description of the coracoclavicular joint anomaly.
This variation is infrequently documented in anatomical and radiological literature, with reported prevalence ranging from 0.55% to 21%.

Findings:

The anomalous joint, termed coracoclavicular diarthrosis, is primarily of academic interest.
However, it can manifest clinically, presenting as a source of shoulder pain and arthritis.

Implications:

Recognition of coracoclavicular diarthrosis is vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pain.
This anatomical variation can affect the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints, necessitating appropriate clinical management.