Includes CPD Certificate

The sternoclavicular joint can be affected by a wide range of primary pathologies, and is involved in a number of systemic disease processes. Differential diagnosis is critical in identifying red flags and guiding appropriate medical and non-surgical management.

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Anatomy & pathoaetiology of SC joint conditions including red flag conditions.
  • Classification and natural history.
  • Clinical diagnosis.
  • Diagnostic investigations.
  • Non-surgical management.
  • Referral Criteria.

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading article (1)
  • Video presentation (32 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

  • Describe the pathoaetiology and natural history of conditions that affect the sternoclavicular (SC) joint.
  • Discuss the clinical diagnosis of SC joint conditions.
  • Describe imaging indications and appropriate imaging modalities for SC joint conditions.
  • Understand and appropriately apply non-operative management for SC joint conditions.
  • List the criteria for orthopaedic referral.


Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours

Instructor

Dr Angela Cadogan

Dip Phys, M.Sports Physio, Dip MT, PhD
Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal).

Angela is a NZ registered Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) with a Ph.D in Musculoskeletal Diagnostics from AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand (2012) (shoulder sub-specialty). Based in Christchurch, she works as a clinical consultant in her own private practice specialising in the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain.

Angela also works in an Orthopaedic Triage and Assessment role (Shoulder Service) with the Canterbury District Health Board. Angela has an ongoing research interest in shoulder conditions, has many publications on the topic, has been an invited keynote speaker at many national and international shoulder conferences and is Associate Editor at JOSPT (Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy).

Angela has been teaching courses on the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of shoulder conditions for over 10 years and is passionate about upskilling other physiotherapists and improving capability of the physiotherapy workforce to meet the needs of the changing healthcare system. Angela is the director of Physio Academy. Learn more: www.drangelacadogan.co.nz