Suture anchors for treatment of sternoclavicular joint instability

Suture anchors for treatment of sternoclavicular joint instability

Instability of the sternoclavicular joint is a difficult problem to treat and can present with gross limitation in activities. Eight sternoclavicular joint stabilization procedures were performed over an 8-year period. The patients’ ages ranged from 16 to 48 years (mean, 23.5 years). The indication...

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Published in:Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 315 - 318
Main Authors: Abiddin, Z., Sinopidis, C., Grocock, C.J., Yin, Q., Frostick, S.P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01-05-2006
Elsevier
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Sternoclavicular Joint - injuries
Sternoclavicular Joint - surgery
Suture Anchors
Human
Manubrium
Prognosis
Questionnaire
Sternoclavicular joint
Indication
Stabilization
Rheumatology
Anchor
Pain
Treatment
Shoulder
Limitation
Instability
Technique
Age
Suture
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Summary:Instability of the sternoclavicular joint is a difficult problem to treat and can present with gross limitation in activities. Eight sternoclavicular joint stabilization procedures were performed over an 8-year period. The patients’ ages ranged from 16 to 48 years (mean, 23.5 years). The indication for stabilization was pain associated with instability of the sternoclavicular joint. The joint was stabilized by use of suture anchors on the manubrium and capsular plication. The functional outcome was evaluated by use of the Constant score and patient-based Oxford Shoulder Questionnaire. At a mean follow-up of 4.5 years (range, 1-7.6 years), none of the patients had instability at the sternoclavicular joint, and all except one had returned to their previous employment. The Oxford score was 16 (range, 12-38). The mean Constant score was 74.88 (range, 33-87). We had only 1 poor result (Constant score of 33). Stabilization of the sternoclavicular joint can safely be performed by use of suture anchors. The technique is recommended for symptomatic sternoclavicular joint instability.
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ISSN:1058-2746
1532-6500
DOI:10.1016/j.jse.2005.07.005