Sternoclavicular joint series
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Hacking C, Murphy A, Sternoclavicular joint series. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 09 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37935
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The sternoclavicular radiographic series is a used to evaluate sternoclavicular joint and the proximal clavicle. Imaging of the sternoclavicular joint has since been replaced by computed tomography.
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Indications
Sternoclavicular joint radiographs are performed for a variety of indications including:
- trauma
- infection
- deformity in the absence of trauma
- congenital abnormalities
Projections
Standard projections
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PA view
- standard projection demonstrating the sternoclavicular joints articulating with the manubrium
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anterior oblique views
- oblique projection best utilized when assessing for joint separation, often performed bilaterally. With the RAO best used to demonstrate the right sternoclavicular joint and the LAO best suited to demonstrate the left sternoclavicular joint
Additional projections
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lateral sternal view
- radiographic investigation of the entire length of the sternum in profile. The view is used to query fractures or infection
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serendipity view
- specialized axial projection employed to investigate suspected anterior/posterior dislocations
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References
- 1. 1. Whitley AS, Sloane C, Hoadley G et-al. Clark's positioning in radiography. Hodder Arnold Publication. ISBN:0340763906. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 2. RT(R) KLBMA, (CT) JLMR. Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 8e. Mosby. ISBN:0323083889. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 3. Bontrager, K.L. and Lampignamo, J.P. Textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy. (p. 193–201)6th ed. Mosby, St. Louis, Mo; 2005
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