Instability and Degenerative Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint: A Current Concepts Review.

The article provides a review on the diagnosis and management of instability and degenerative arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint. A database search from PubMed search engine using terms like sternoclavicular instability and arthritis was done in August 2012. A figure-of-8 graft reconstruction is suggested as method based on biomechanical data and clinical series. Indications for surgical management include failed closed reduction or chronic recurrence of posterior dislocations.