Kaulesar Sukul D M, Marti R K
Department of Surgery, University Hospital Rotterdam-Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Neth J Surg. 1990 Oct;42(5):140-1.
Three patients are reported with Friedrich's disease, a rare deformity of the sternoclavicular joint. This clinical entity is a symptomatic expression of osteonecrotic changes of the medial inferior border of the clavicle, with a still unknown pathogenesis. In our own experience and according to that of others, conservative treatment for this rare condition may be advisable.