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Observation
79%
1970/2507
Figure of eight brace for 6 weeks followed by progressive physical therapy
14%
348/2507
Resection arthroplasty of the sternoclavicular joint
1%
31/2507
Sternoclavicular and costoclavicular ligament reconstruction
3%
79/2507
Sternoclavicular arthrodesis
2%
57/2507
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Spontaneous atraumatic subluxaton of the sternoclavicular joint is a rare condition and is generally associated with ligamentous laxity. A score of 5 or more on 9-point Beighton-Horan scale defines joint hypermobility. The treatment for spontaneous atraumatic subluxaton of the sternoclavicular joint is observation. Higginbotham et al reported that spontaneous atraumatic anterior subluxation of the sternoclavicular joint may occur during overhead elevation of the arm. The majority of cases are not painful, and the subluxation usually reduces with lowering the arm. Surgery is rarely indicated. Nonsurgical management, including patient education of the benign nature of the condition, is recommended. Rockwood et al reviewed a series of 37 patients with this condition and noted that at an average follow-up of eight years, the twenty-nine patients who were treated non-operatively had excellent results, with no limitations of activity or changes in lifestyle. The eight patients who were treated operatively (group II) had numerous problems, including noticeable scars, persistent instability, pain, or limitation of activity that resulted in an alteration in lifestyle. Illustration A is a chart that outlines the Beigton-Horan scale and Illustration B demonstrates the clinical images associated with the criteria. A score of 5 or more on 9-point Beighton-Horan scale defines joint hypermobility.
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