sternoclavicular
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- adjective
- /ˌstɜrnəʊkləˈvɪkjʊlər/
- Specialized
- There are 4 joints that make up the shoulder complex: the glenohumeral (GH) joint, acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint, and the functional scapulothoracic articulation.
- sternoclavicular joint
- sternoclavicular dislocation
Examples
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He suffered a left sternoclavicular joint dislocation for which a Kirschner wire (K wire) fixation was done at his local hospital.
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The doctor explained that a sternoclavicular dislocation can cause significant pain in the chest area.
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Treatment of sternoclavicular dislocations is usually done by closed reduction.
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We report here a case of migration of two Kirschner wires used for fixation of the sternoclavicular joint.
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Traumatic dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint usually results from indirect force on the anterior shoulder with the arm abducted.
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Both passive and active range of motion are evaluated, and a detailed examination of the shoulder girdle includes inspection and palpation of the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints.
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The mass invaded the 1st and 2nd ribs, 2 medial of clavicle, lateral part of manubrium sterni, and sternoclavicular joint, and the destruction was significant in these structures.
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Physical therapy often focuses on strengthening the muscles around the sternoclavicular joint after an injury.
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Injuries to the sternoclavicular joint may limit the range of motion in the shoulder.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sternoclavicular joins two bone names: sternum 'breastbone' and clavicle 'collarbone', with the ending -ar meaning 'relating to'. So, sternoclavicular refers to the area or joint where the breastbone and collarbone meet.