Measuring the distance between sternoclavicular joint and hilar structures with tomography / Medida da distância da articulação esternoclavicular as estruturas hilares por tomografia

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the tomographic distance between the sternoclavicular joints and the nearest hilar structures. Methods Computed tomography images (axial and sagittal slices) in 120 healthy individuals (60 men and 60 women) between 18 and 60 years old were prospectively analyzed. The distances from both sternoclavicular joints to the respective brachiocephalic veins, trachea, esophagus, and lung apexes were measured and related to age, sex, and body mass index. Results Statistically significant differences were found in the distance from the right and left sternoclavicular joint distances and the corresponding brachiocephalic vein, esophagus, and lung apexes. In women, both sides were closer to the noble structures. In patients with body mass index <25, the distances were significantly less than in heavier patients. Conclusion The left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the hilar structures than the contralateral side. In women, both sternoclavicular joints are closer to the brachiocephalic veins, esophagus, and lung apexes than in men. Patients with body mass index <25 have shorter distances between these joints and the brachiocephalic veins and esophagus. Level of Evidence II; Prognostic studies - Investigating the effect of a patient characteristic on the outcome of disease.

RESUMO Objetivos avaliar a distância tomográfica entre as articulações esternoclaviculares até as estruturas hilares mais próximas. Métodos foram analisados prospectivamente cortes tomográficos axiais e sagitais em 120 indivíduos hígidos (60 homens e 60 mulheres), entre 18 e 60 anos, sendo mensuradas as distâncias de ambas as articulações esternoclaviculares até as respectivas veias braquiocefálicas, traqueia, esôfago e ápices pulmonares, relacionando-as com idade, gênero e índice de massa corporal. Resultados houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as distâncias da articulação esternoclavicular direita e esquerda até a veia braquiocefálica correspondente, esôfago e ápices pulmonares. Nas mulheres, ambos os lados estavam mais próximos das estruturas nobres. Pacientes com índice de massa corporal <25 as distâncias foram significativamente menores quando comparados a índices superiores. Conclusão articulação esternoclavicular esquerda está mais próxima às estruturas hilares do que o lado direito. Nas mulheres, as articulações esternoclaviculares bilaterias encontram-se mais próximas das veias braquiocefálicas, esôfago e ápices pulmonares, comparadas aos homens. Pacientes com índice de massa corporal <25 apresentam distâncias menores da articulação até as veias braquiocefálicas e esôfago. Nível de Evidência II. Estudos prognósticos - Investigação do efeito de característica de um paciente sobre o desfecho da doença.

Posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint: report of two cases / Luxação posterior da articulação esternoclavicular: relato de dois casos

ABSTRACT The authors report the cases of two young patients who had suffered a sporting accident with posterior traumatic dislocation of sternoclavicular joint. In one of the patients closed reduction was accomplished by keeping the limb in a sling. The second patient, after reduction was done, presented recurrence of the dislocation, thus requiring surgical treatment. It is important to observe the relevance of computed tomography to help diagnosing, as well as monitoring the reduction procedure. The objective of this study was to demonstrate two different types of treatment in a rare injury such as the posterior dislocation of sternoclavicular joint.

RESUMO Relato de caso de dois jovens que se acidentaram no esporte e apresentaram luxação traumática posterior da articulação esternoclavicular. Em um paciente foi feita a redução incruenta e manutenção com tipoia. O segundo paciente, após a redução, apresentou recidiva da luxação, foi necessário o tratamento cirúrgico. Vale salientar a importância da tomografia computadorizada no auxílio do diagnóstico, assim como para monitorar a redução. O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar dois tipos diferentes de tratamento em uma lesão rara como a luxação traumática posterior da articulação esternoclavicular.

Medial epiphyseal fracture-detachment of the sternoclavicular joint with posterior displacement in a judo athlete - equivalent of posterior sternoclavicular dislocation

Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation is a rare traumatic injury that presents a potential risk of injury to mediastinal structures. The diagnosis is fundamentally clinical and treatment is done on an emergency basis. The authors report the clinical case of a young judo athlete with post-traumatic medial epiphyseal fracture-detachment, with posterior displacement (lesion equivalent to posterior sternoclavicular dislocation at pediatric ages). He underwent open reduction and ligament repair by means of a mini-anchor.The radiological and clinical outcome was excellent, and the athlete returned to his sports activity without limitations. We discuss the particular features of this pathological condition, along with the different therapeutic approaches and their complications.