Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	31488
Country	Denmark

Received	2016-11-20 14:47
Peer-Review Started	2016-11-23 08:56
To Make the First Decision	2017-02-15 12:12
Return for Revision	2017-02-20 12:07
Revised	2017-03-10 14:39
Second Decision	2017-04-29 14:16
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2017-05-05 18:19
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Basic Study
Article Title	Possibilities for arthroscopic treatment of the ageing sternoclavicular joint
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Martin Rathcke, Jørgen Tranum-Jensen and Michael Rindom Krogsgaard
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Michael Rindom Krogsgaard, MD, PhD, Professor, Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery, Section for Sportstraumatology M51, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark. mrk@dadlnet.dk
Key Words	Sternoclavicular; Degenerative; Cartilage; Disc; Arthroscopy
Core Tip	Arthroscopic treatment is an option in patients with symptoms from the ageing sternoclavicular joint (SCJ). However, knowledge of age-related changes is essential for planning of such arthroscopic procedures. In 78 human cadaveric SCJs with a mean age of 79 years (range: 59-96 years) we found that degenerative changes of the discs were common, in particular inferior detachment, and only 28% were fully attached. Severe cartilage degeneration was more common on the clavicular than the sternal side. When there was inferior detachment of the disc, we observed increased supero-medial gliding of the clavicle. We conclude that a torn disc or degenerated articular cartilage might be treated by arthroscopic resection, debridement and clavicle end resection. Reattachment of a degenerated disc is not possible.
Publish Date	2017-07-13 12:32
Citation	Rathcke M, Tranum-Jensen J, Krogsgaard MR. Possibilities for arthroscopic treatment of the ageing sternoclavicular joint. World J Orthop 2017; 8(7): 536-544
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i7/536.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i7.536

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