Dynamic assessment of sternoclavicular joint instability using four ‐dimensional computed tomography

SummaryChronic post ‐traumatic sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) instability can be debilitating and result in restriction of normal daily activities. The diagnosis can be difficult to make clinically or with the use of static imaging modalities. Wide‐volume dynamic four‐dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) can con fidently diagnose chronic post‐traumatic SCJ instability. This can aid surgeons in pre‐operative planning and help to triage patients into surgical or non‐surgical candidates. We propose that 4D CT to be a routine pre‐operative imaging in patients with chronic post‐traumatic SCJ instabilit y.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - February 25, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Yin Peng Goh, Ash Kamali Moaveni, Gregory Hoy, Julie Tate, Andrew Rotstein Tags: Medical Imaging —Technical Article Source Type: research