Tag John E. Kuhn

Authors’ Preferred Surgical Technique: Figure-of-Eight Sternoclavicular Joint Reconstruction Using Autograft Tendon Rationale As described in the previous chapter, a variety of techniques have been described to treat the unstable sternoclavicular joint (SCJ). The figure-of-eight technique was developed after biomechanical testing…

Relevant Anatomy The sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is a saddle-shaped, diarthrodial synovial joint that provides the only bony articulation between the axial skeleton and upper extremity. It is an important fulcrum for the movement of the shoulder girdle, as translation and…