Orthopedics - Shoulder Joint Diseases

Orthopédie - Maladies de l'épaule

APP'S COMPRISED OF MOST OF THE SHOULDER JOINT DISORDERS

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Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint Disorders

-----INTRODUCTION

The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is one of the four joints that complete the shoulder. The joint is located in the spot where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the sternum (breastbone) at the base of the neck. Although not common, problems with the SC joint can arise from injury and other disorders.

Anatomy

The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is the linkage between the clavicle (collarbone) and the sternum (breastbone). The SC joint supports the shoulder and is the only joint that connects the arm to the body.

PRESENTATION

Symptoms

----The most common symptom of an SC joint disorder is pain in the area where the clavicle meets the sternum. This pain will be present with a sprain but will be much sharper in the case of a fracture or dislocation—especially when you attempt to move your arm.

Other signs and symptoms may include:

--Swelling, bruising, or tenderness over the joint

--A crunching or grinding sound when you try to move your arm

---Limited range of motion in the arm

--With an inflammatory condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, you may have simultaneous pain in other joints in your body

--With a joint infection, there may be redness over the joint and you may have fever, chills, or night sweats. If you experience any of the symptoms of a joint infection, it is important to seek medical attention right away.

Doctor Examination

Physical Examination

Your doctor will talk with you about your medical history and general health and ask about your symptoms. He or she will want to know when your pain began and whether there is a history of injury or accident.

Imaging Studies

X-rays.

X-rays provide images of dense structures, such as bone. Your doctor will order x-rays of your chest and shoulder from a number of different angles to help confirm the diagnosis and rule out other underlying shoulder conditions.

Computerized tomography (CT) scan.

This imaging study is more detailed than a plain x-ray. Your doctor may order a CT scan to better evaluate your injury and to help differentiate a sprain from a dislocation or a fracture.

Other imaging studies. Depending on your specific problem, your doctor may order additional imaging studies, such as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or bone scan.

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