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Bilateral synovial coracoclavicular joints: MRI demonstration

R N Sener1, H Alper, E Sagtas

  • 1Department of Radiology, Ege University Hospital, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.

European Radiology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Bilateral coracoclavicular joints are an anatomical variation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) precisely identified these as true synovial joints, a novel finding.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Coracoclavicular joints represent an uncommon anatomical variation.
  • Previous descriptions relied on standard radiography.
  • The precise nature of these joints remained unclear.

Observation:

  • Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to examine bilateral coracoclavicular joints.
  • MRI provided detailed visualization of the joint structures.
  • The joints were characterized by the presence of cartilage and synovial fluid.

Findings:

  • The study confirmed that bilateral coracoclavicular joints are true synovial joints.
  • This is the first documented demonstration of these joints using MRI.
  • MRI offers superior precision in identifying the characteristics of these anatomical variations.

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Implications:

  • This research enhances the understanding of anatomical variations in the shoulder girdle.
  • MRI is established as a key tool for diagnosing and characterizing such joint anomalies.
  • Findings may inform future orthopedic assessments and surgical planning involving the coracoclavicular articulation.