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Sternoclavicular joint injury
Sternoclavicular joint injuries are uncommon and can vary from a mild joint capsule sprain to serious dislocation. This article is focussed on sternoclavicular joint dislocations.
Epidemiology
Most cases result from indirect trauma 5, especially high-speed motor vehicle accidents. They can ra...
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Rib fractures
Rib fractures are a common consequence of trauma and can cause life-threatening complications.
Epidemiology
Associations
Rib fractures are often associated with other injuries and the greater the number of rib fractures the more likely are associated injuries 1,3:
brachial plexus or subclavi...
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Costal cartilage injury
Costal cartilage injuries occur in the cartilage connecting the ribs anteriorly to the sternum. They most commonly manifest as edema and fractures with the latter being the focus of this article.
Epidemiology
There is little published data (c. 2021) on costal cartilage fractures. Most reporte...
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Scapulothoracic bursitis
Scapulothoracic bursitis (rare plural: scapulothoracic bursitides) is defined by inflammation of the scapulothoracic bursae.
Terminology
The constellation of symptoms arising from scapulothoracic bursitis is commonly referred to as snapping scapula syndrome 1, although there are other causes o...