Extra-Articular Stabilization for the Treatment of Recurrent Sternoclavicular Joint Instability: A Report of Two Cases

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Abstract

Case:A 22-year-old man and a 14-year-old adolescent boy, who exhibited moderate general joint laxity, experienced recurrent sternoclavicular joint instability without traumatic events. The patients were successfully treated with extra-articular stabilization using autologous tendon grafts without surgical exposure of the sternoclavicular joint.Conclusion:Atraumatic instability of the sternoclavicular joint is rare but often results in recurrent instability accompanied by discomfort, pain, and limitations in activities. Extra-articular stabilization, which reinforces the anterior capsule of the sternoclavicular joint and prevents anterior displacement of the proximal clavicle at the elevated arm position, could be a viable surgical option for this pathological condition.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere24.00014
JournalJBJS case connector
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024 Apr 26

Keywords

  • atraumatic joint sternoclavicular instability
  • extra-articular stabilization
  • general joint laxity
  • recurrent sternoclavicular joint instability
  • sternoclavicular joint
  • sternoclavicular joint instability
  • tendon graft

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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