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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective clavicle osteotomy using 3D patient-specific guides in patients with anterior sternoclavicular joint instability secondary to clavicle malunion.

May 16, 2026Shoulder & Elbow

Recurrent anterior sternoclavicular joint instability secondary to clavicle fracture malunion treated by corrective clavicle osteotomy using 3D patient-specific guides and anterior sternoclavicular joint stabilisation

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GTGraham Tytherleigh-StrongPapworth Hospital FMFelix MorrisCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust FHFrancesca HillCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved stability in sternoclavicular joints after corrective osteotomy in patients with clavicle malunion, indicating effective treatment.

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective clavicle osteotomy using 3D patient-specific guides in patients with anterior sternoclavicular joint instability secondary to clavicle malunion.
Patients with SCJ instability underwent corrective osteotomy and SCJ stabilisation between September 2021 and December 2024.
Five patients were reviewed with a mean follow-up of 35.4 months after the procedure.
Clinical outcomes were assessed using Quick-DASH, Rockwood SCJ, OSIS, and SANE scoring methods.
Mean Quick-DASH score improved significantly from 32.72 to 6.8 (p<0.001).
Rockwood SCJ score rose from 9.6 to 15 (p<0.01).
All five SCJs were stable post-surgery.

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Tytherleigh-Strong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0809bea487c87a6a40b82d https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261448866

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved stability in sternoclavicular joints after corrective osteotomy in patients with clavicle malunion, indicating effective treatment.

Recurrent anterior sternoclavicular joint instability secondary to clavicle fracture malunion treated by corrective clavicle osteotomy using 3D patient-specific guides and anterior sternoclavicular joint stabilisation

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Recurrent anterior sternoclavicular joint instability secondary to clavicle fracture malunion treated by corrective clavicle osteotomy using 3D patient-specific guides and anterior sternoclavicular joint stabilisation

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