Revisiting the role of sternoclavicular joint function in chest wall reconstruction

VernacularTitle:胸壁重建中胸锁关节功能的再认识
Author: Chengxin LIU ^{1
,

2} ; Feng LIN ^{1
,

2}
Author Information

1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
2. Chest Wall Disease Center of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, West China Tianfu Hospital, Chengdu, 610213, P. R. China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Sternoclavicular joint; chest wall reconstruction; treatment progress; review
From: Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(07):1029-1035
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The sternoclavicular joint is located at the cervicothoracic junction, where various types of lesions such as trauma, infection, inflammation and tumor can occur. In complex chest wall reconstruction, the sternoclavicular joint is often involved. Whether and how to reconstruct the sternoclavicular joint is a difficult problem for surgeons. At present, there is no unified standard for sternoclavicular joint resection and reconstruction. There are many materials and methods for sternoclavicular joint reconstruction. With the development of surgical techniques and treatment concepts, we have a new understanding of the anatomy, function, and surgical treatment of the sternoclavicular joint. This article provides an overview of these developments.