Sternoclavicular joint dislocation.

[collar]

Hey i have had this injury for about a year and half from a car accident.
i have tried living and coping with it.
Finally i have decided i cannot handle the pain anymore.
So i am looking to do as much research as i can for what can be done for this sort of injury.

The specialist said i have sternoclavicular joint dislocation/subluxation.
Here if i can get any help would be great.

Any information you guys can help me about this injury?

[collar]

I am also having trouble finding sport doctors in aus, mind you i am searching on the net.

[Carlos_E]

Sorry I can't help. I've never heard of your injury before.

[guest589745]

I have an acromioclavicular ligamnet type 1 irritation of my shoulder. It sucsk and I have no idea what will help besides supposedly, HGH.

Is your injury similar?

[collar]

hmmm not to sure.
its where the collar bone pops forward with any movement, from the inner sternum/chest joint.

[guest589745]

similar, I looked it up. not the smae though but close.

[FLBMWMech]

hmmm not to sure.
its where the collar bone pops forward with any movement, from the inner sternum/chest joint.

Weird... as long as I can remember-- I get on occasional "pop" from my chest... right inbetween my pecs... especially if I've had a heavy chest day before. Is that kind of what you're talking about?

[collar]

Weird... as long as I can remember-- I get on occasional "pop" from my chest... right inbetween my pecs... especially if I've had a heavy chest day before. Is that kind of what you're talking about?

yep but mine cracks and pops with every movement.
putting clothes on,taking it off.
training .
whatever i do.

[collar]

i have extreme pain all the time so bad.

[guest589745]

i have extreme pain all the time so bad.

Then I am impressed you have still been able to train to the point where you are at now, if thats you in your avatar.

I do too, I have a doc appt tomorrow, this sucks.

[cj1capp]

found this hope it explains what it is at least
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/bynam...int-injury.htm
as for treatment chect out this


Treatment

Most acute dislocations are of the anterior type and can be reduced by manipulation. When this is unsuccessful, a torn, posteriorly displaced meniscus or interposed capsule blocks reduction. An anteriorly displaced medial end of the clavicle may become a permanently fixed prominence; or may be completely unstable, spontaneously reducing with the arm at the side or when the patient lies down and redisplacing as the arm is raised overhead and externally or internally rotated. In any event, whether the displacement is fixed or recurring, little disability is noted for everyday activity, and no other treatment is necessary. For persons engaged in strenuous activities or sports, the demands of the activity cause such complaints as aching, swelling, and rapid fatigue. In addition, osteoarthritic changes may cause persistent aching and stiffness and restrict the full range of movement of the shoulder. These constitute the rare indications for surgical intervention. Reduction and stabilization of the SC joint for an acute anterior dislocation should never be advised when closed reduction is unsuccessful, since the vast majority of such patients often become relatively asymptomatic. Cosmetic surgery to remove the bony prominence is not permissible.

[collar]

found this hope it explains what it is at least
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/bynam...int-injury.htm
as for treatment chect out this


Treatment

Most acute dislocations are of the anterior type and can be reduced by manipulation. When this is unsuccessful, a torn, posteriorly displaced meniscus or interposed capsule blocks reduction. An anteriorly displaced medial end of the clavicle may become a permanently fixed prominence; or may be completely unstable, spontaneously reducing with the arm at the side or when the patient lies down and redisplacing as the arm is raised overhead and externally or internally rotated. In any event, whether the displacement is fixed or recurring, little disability is noted for everyday activity, and no other treatment is necessary. For persons engaged in strenuous activities or sports, the demands of the activity cause such complaints as aching, swelling, and rapid fatigue. In addition, osteoarthritic changes may cause persistent aching and stiffness and restrict the full range of movement of the shoulder. These constitute the rare indications for surgical intervention. Reduction and stabilization of the SC joint for an acute anterior dislocation should never be advised when closed reduction is unsuccessful, since the vast majority of such patients often become relatively asymptomatic. Cosmetic surgery to remove the bony prominence is not permissible.

yep i have looked this up but the specialist i go to says.
its fine just dont get any bigger, he said if you keep moving it too much in long run it will cause osteoarthrities. ummmmmm how is that fine??

doctors these days, anyway im going to another specialist end of next month for second opinion on surgical procedure if he says he doesnt recommend it i guess i will have to live with it.
but i am going to ask what the treatment plan would be.

[collar]

Then I am impressed you have still been able to train to the point where you are at now, if thats you in your avatar.

I do too, I have a doc appt tomorrow, this sucks.

that is me, thats what i looked like.
since the injury unfortunately gone down hill from then.

after i finish all my specialists appointments, if i have to live with and there is no surgical procedure then i will get back to training but just training a light to moderate weight and i guess just stay looking lean.

I believe lifting heavy weight with my injury, may make things even worse.

I guess when i do get back to training just a nice lean hard look will do hehe.

Btw after you go for your appointment, let me know what he says about training with it, and if you need surgery and treatment.
thanks.