Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 20:08:35 -0400

Subject: Clavicular - rib synostosis

From: Charles M. Blitzer

CT cuts of 45yo male with multiple sclerosis 1 yr s/p MC Crash.

Pt complains of restricted shoulder ROM and pain w/ ROM.

I beleive he has a synostosis clavicle to first rib. Have others seen this problem? Is it likely to be symptomatic?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Charles Blitzer


Reply at: Orthopaedic Trauma Association forum

Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 11:30 AM EST

From: Bill Burman

Consider sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis.

Bill Burman, MD
HWB Foundation