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The unilateral wavy clavicle.

B Levin1

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60616.

Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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A wavy clavicle shape, unrelated to injury or congenital issues, was observed in 14 patients. This finding suggests a potential link to subclavian artery pulsations, similar to causes of clavicle pseudarthrosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The clavicle, or collarbone, is susceptible to various developmental and traumatic alterations.
  • Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is a known condition, often linked to vascular influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a cohort of patients presenting with an unusual wavy clavicle morphology.
  • To investigate potential etiologies for this non-traumatic, non-congenital clavicle shape.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 14 patient cases with wavy clavicle morphology.
  • Exclusion of traumatic and known congenital causes.

Main Results:

  • Fourteen patients exhibited a unilateral wavy clavicle.

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  • The right clavicle was more frequently affected.
  • No history of trauma or identifiable congenital anomaly was present.

    • Conclusions:

    • The observed wavy clavicle shape may be an acquired condition.
    • Subclavian artery pulsations are hypothesized as a potential causative factor.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm the etiology of this clavicle alteration.