Cupped sternal articular surface of the clavicles

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Normal screening exam

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Fork deformity of the medial clavicles.

Images cropped to the area of interest, with a red line outlining the medial clavicles.

Case Discussion

A concave sternal end of the clavicles is a normal variant that should not be confused with pathology. This may be referred to as a fork deformity, bifid medial end of the clavicle, or cupping of the articular surface. 

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