sternoclavicular dislocations

Sternoclavicular Dislocations

EpidemiologySCJ Anterior DIslocation

 

Extremely uncommon

Stability provided by joint capsule /costoclavicular & interclavicular ligaments 

 

Recurrent instability uncommon

 

Many apparent dislocations in adolescents may be growth plate injuries 

-will remodel without treatment

 

If OA from chronic dislocation may resect SCJ