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- Title
Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation in a 15-year old boy: case report.
- Authors
Kralj, Rok; Bumči, Bruno; Pejić, Josip; Bumči, Igor; Višnjić, Stjepan; Žic, Rado
- Abstract
Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation is a very rare injury, representing less than 5% of all shoulder girdle injuries. While anterior dislocations may be treated non-operatively, posterior dislocations should either be reduced closed or open and fixed. In cases of concomitant injuries to the mediastinal structures, an open reduction is mandatory. We present a case of a 15-year old boy who presented with a posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation without concomitant injuries in whom we have performed a chest X-ray but a computerised tomography was needed for a definitive diagnosis. An open reduction and cerclage with 3 non-absorbable sutures provided a stable fixation and the patient remained free of symptoms during the follow-up period.
- Subjects
STERNOCLAVICULAR joint; JOINT dislocations; SHOULDER girdle; SHOULDER injuries
- Publication
Paediatria Croatica, 2023, Vol 67, Issue 1/2, p31
- ISSN
1330-1403
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.13112/PC.2023.5