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Physeal separation of medial clavicle mimics SCJ dislocation — the physis is weaker than ligaments in children. Posterior displacement threatens mediastinal structures — requires urgent reduction (often operative). CT is essential to distinguish true SCJ dislocation from physeal injury.
What is the most common type of displacement in medial clavicle physeal injuries in children?
Which imaging modality is essential to differentiate a true sternoclavicular joint dislocation from a medial clavicle physeal injury?
What is a significant risk associated with posterior displacement of the medial clavicular metaphysis?
At what age does the medial clavicular physis typically fuse?
In a medial clavicle physeal injury, what happens to the medial clavicle epiphysis?
What clinical sign is typically associated with anterior displacement of the medial clavicle?
What mechanism of injury is most commonly associated with posterior displacement of the medial clavicle?
What is the primary concern with anterior displacement of the medial clavicle?
What type of Salter-Harris injury is typically seen in medial clavicle physeal fractures?
Which symptom might suggest posterior displacement of the medial clavicle?