Best Practice Case Studies-Case 155 Asset 4 SC, AC, Clavicle, and Scapula Injuries

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The lecture reviewed common clavicle, scapula, AC joint, and sternoclavicular (SC) injuries in athletes. Dr. Lane covered anatomy, mechanisms of injury, imaging, classification systems, and management.<br /><br />For AC separations, she emphasized Rockwood classification, noting that type 1 and 2 injuries are treated nonoperatively, while type 4 to 6 usually require surgery. Type 3 management is controversial and depends on athlete demands and symptoms. Diagnosis relies on X-rays, including AP, Zanca, and sometimes axillary views.<br /><br />She also discussed distal clavicle osteolysis, a repetitive stress injury common in weightlifters, treated mostly with activity modification, NSAIDs, and occasionally surgery.<br /><br />SC dislocations were highlighted as rare but important, especially posterior dislocations due to risk to mediastinal structures. CT is the gold standard, and treatment ranges from observation for atraumatic subluxations to urgent reduction or surgery for unstable injuries.<br /><br />Clavicle fractures are common, especially midshaft fractures. Most are managed nonoperatively with a sling, though displaced fractures, open fractures, vascular injury, or floating shoulder patterns may need surgery.<br /><br />Finally, scapular fractures were reviewed as high-energy injuries often associated with other trauma. Most are treated nonoperatively, but certain displaced neck, glenoid, acromion, or coracoid fractures may need operative repair.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 155

Topic Shoulder

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4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 155

Shoulder

clavicle fractures

scapular fractures

AC joint separations

sternoclavicular dislocation

Rockwood classification

distal clavicle osteolysis

athletic shoulder injuries

CT imaging

nonoperative management