Bilateral Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocations

Superior sternoclavicular dislocation: A case report

INTRODUCTION Sternoclavicular dislocations are difficult to diagnose and often missed. Anterior dislocations are more common than posterior dislocations and typically have a low risk of complications. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report the third case of post-traumatic superior sternoclavicular dislocation, which was successfully treated by functional treatment. DISCUSSION The sternoclavicular j...

Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocations: A Brief Review and Technique for Closed Management of a Rare But Serious Injury

Posterior sternoclavicular dislocations are rare but serious injuries. The proximity of the medial clavicle to the vital structures of the mediastinum warrants caution with management of the injury. Radiographs are the initial imaging test, though computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are essential for diagnosis and preoperative planning. This paper presents an efficient diagnostic...

Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation: an American football injury.

Posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint is uncommon, accounting for less than 0.1% of all dislocations. Since 1824 a little more than 100 cases have been reported, and the majority in the past 20 years. A review of published reports suggests that this injury is seen particularly in connection with American football. A typical case is described. The importance of this injury is that ...

Posterior dislocation of sternoclavicular joint in a child.

Safe surgical technique: reconstruction of the sternoclavicular joint for posttraumatic arthritis after posterior sternoclavicular dislocation

Posttraumatic sternoclavicular arthritis related to chronic ligamentous instability after posterior sternoclavicular dislocation represents a rare but challenging problem. The current article in the Journal's "Safe Surgical Technique" series describes a successful salvage procedure by partial resection of the medial clavicle and ligamentous reconstruction of the sternoclavicular joint with a fi...