Superior sternoclavicular dislocation: A case report.

Authors :: Menez C
Kielwasser H
Faivre G
Loisel F
Obert L
Source :: International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2017; Vol. 40, pp. 102-104. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Sep 23.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: 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.<br />Presentation of Case: We report the third case of post-traumatic superior sternoclavicular dislocation, which was successfully treated by functional treatment.<br />Discussion: The sternoclavicular joint is a diarthrodial joint with three degrees of freedom that is relatively immobile and incongruent. The treatment strategy for these injuries is based on two criteria: the possibility of vascular, nerve or tracheal compression such as in posterior dislocations, which is a surgical indication because of potential risk to life and function; the second indication is to improve esthetics, which is especially a concern with anterior dislocations.<br />Conclusion: Superior sternoclavicular dislocation is a rare condition, with only three published cases up to now. Functional treatment can be used without complications.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)