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Title:

Instability and degenerative arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint: a current concepts review.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Martetschläger, Frank; Warth, Ryan J; Millett, Peter J
Abstract:
Injuries to the sternoclavicular (SC) joint typically occur with high-energy mechanisms such as those obtained in automobile accidents or contact sports. Many disorders of the SC joint can be treated nonoperatively. However, surgical treatment may be indicated for locked posterior dislocations; symptomatic, chronic instability; or persistent, painful osteoarthritis that fails nonoperative therapy.To provide an updated review on the current diagnosis and management of instability and degenerati...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Am J Sports Med
Year:
2014
Journal volume:
42
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
999-1007
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1177/0363546513498990
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23956132
Print-ISSN:
0363-5465
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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