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What is a primary mechanism of injury for sternoclavicular joint injuries?
What is a primary mechanism of injury for sternoclavicular joint injuries?
- Blunt force trauma (correct)
- Chronic overuse of the joint
- Direct impact to the neck
- Rotational forces applied to the shoulder
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with sternoclavicular joint injuries?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with sternoclavicular joint injuries?
- Swelling over the joint
- Tenderness to touch
- Bone deformity
- Excessive joint mobility (correct)
Why is a posterior sternoclavicular joint injury considered a medical emergency?
Why is a posterior sternoclavicular joint injury considered a medical emergency?
- It causes immediate joint immobility
- It leads to severe pain and discomfort
- It can affect surrounding neurovascular structures and the trachea (correct)
- It usually results in a fracture of the clavicle
What should be done in the management of a sternoclavicular joint injury?
What should be done in the management of a sternoclavicular joint injury?
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What is a possible change in voice symptom associated with sternoclavicular joint injury?
What is a possible change in voice symptom associated with sternoclavicular joint injury?
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Study Notes
Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries
- Mechanism of Injury (MOI): blunt force trauma, often caused by falling on an outstretched hand
Signs and Symptoms
- Bone deformity
- Swelling over the joint
- Tenderness to touch
- Guarding (protective muscle spasms)
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Voice changes (e.g., hoarse or horse-like voice)
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries
- Medical emergency due to proximity to neurovascular structures and the trachea
Management
- Do not attempt to reduce the injury
- Remove the individual from play and stabilize with splinting
- Immobilize the arm to the body using a sling
- Provide oxygen and transport the individual to medical care as soon as possible
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