Complicated Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation with Aortic Arch Impingement
Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation accompanied by clavicular end fracture is an extremely rare injury according to the available literature. We present a case of a young male with this injury, resulting from a vehicle accident, and additionally complicated by a clavicular bone fragment in the...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research
2024-01-01
|
| Series: | Acta Clinica Croatica |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/482176 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation accompanied by clavicular end fracture is an
extremely rare injury according to the available literature. We present a case of a young male with this
injury, resulting from a vehicle accident, and additionally complicated by a clavicular bone fragment in
the proximity of the aortic arch. An initial X-ray showed no signs of bone trauma, which was, however,
revealed on a CT scan. Stable fixation of the fragment and sternoclavicular joint was achieved utilizing
a plate and screws. The osteosynthetic material was removed after eight weeks due to the plate breaking.
There were no complications in the 5-year follow-up period, and a full range of motion was accomplished.
We aimed to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate surgical management
of complicated posterior sternoclavicular dislocations to avoid life-threatening events. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 0353-9466 1333-9451 |