[Diagnostic ultrasonography of the sternoclavicular joint].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of swelling and lesions of the sternoclavicular joint (SCG).


METHODS
We analysed the sonograms of 20 SCG of 18 patients with pain and swelling of the SCG. Ultrasonography was performed just after the clinical examination, using a 7.5 MHz linear scanner.


RESULTS
All examinations of the SCG produced distinct and clear sonographical findings. We showed that luxations of the SCG as well as tumors and local inflammation can be identified.


CONCLUSIONS
Ultrasonographic examination is a noninvasive, time sparing and economical diagnostic tool for clarifying the differential diagnosis of lesions of the SCG and establish may a therapy regimen.
Klinik für Unfallchirurgie Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg.
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Mahlfeld
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Merk
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Franke
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Kayser
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Mahlfeld
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014463:Ultrasonography
Sonographische Diagnostik am Sternoklavikulargelenk.