Sternoclavicular joint injury - Allman classification
Posttraumatic instability of the sternoclavicular joint is a result of injury to the joint capsule, the sternoclavicular or costoclavicular ligament.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| Grade I | sprain of the sternoclaviular joint without laxity and minimum pain |
| Grade II | rupture of the sternoclavicular ligaments without rupture of the costoclavicular ligament |
| Grade III | complete rupture of the sternoclavicular and costoclavicular ligaments with anterior or retrosternal displacement |
References:
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Updated 5/12/2013 17:08 by Lambert