Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2023.5

Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation in a 15-year old boy: case report

Rok Kralj
Bruno Bumči
Josip Pejić
Igor Bumči
Stjepan Višnjić
Rado Žic

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.

Keywords

STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT; JOINT DISLOCATIONS; ADOLESCENT

Hrčak ID:

308923

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/308923

Publication date:

30.6.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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