Biomechanical Comparison of Surgical Techniques for Resection Arthroplasty of the Sternoclavicular Joint

Conclusion: Resection of the disc alone did not reliably decompress each SC joint. Resection of 5 mm of the medial end of the clavicle with the parallel resection technique reliably decompressed the SC joint better than with the oblique resection technique. Clinical Relevance: This study provides baseline data on SC joint resection techniques and their mechanical effects. This knowledge can be implemented in clinical practice to treat patients with symptomatic posttraumatic arthritis of the SC joint.

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Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Katthagen, J. C., Marchetti, D. C., Dahl, K. D., Turnbull, T. L., Millett, P. J. Tags: Biomechanics, general, Shoulder, general Source Type: research