Brown L, Tamburini LM. Traumatic Sternoclavicular Dislocations in Athletes: Diagnosis, Indications for Surgical Reconstruction, and Guide for Return to Play.
Clin Sports Med 2023;
42:713-722. [PMID:
37716733 DOI:
10.1016/j.csm.2023.06.019]
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Abstract
Injuries to the sternoclavicular (SC) joint are rare, however, when they occur prompt recognition, evaluation, and treatment are crucial. SC joint injuries can occur following high-energy mechanisms such as motor vehicle collisions and contact sports. Injury to the SC joint can be evaluated with the use of plain radiographs as well as computed tomography. If an injury to the SC joint is suspected, injury to vital mediastinal structures must be evaluated. SC joint dislocations can be treated by either closed reduction or open reduction and stabilization. Many stabilization methods have been described including plate stabilization and ligament reconstruction.
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