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Review Case Reports
[Acute posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint : Reduction, fixation by endobutton system and alternative procedures].
- S P Rutkowski, S Grote, W Flatz, F Haasters, W Böcker, and B Ockert.
- Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall-, Hand- und Plastische Chirurgie - Campus Großhadern, Klinikum der Universität München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
- Unfallchirurg. 2016 Apr 1; 119 (4): 346-52.
AbstractAcute posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular (SC) joint is rare but can lead to life-threatening vascular injuries of the mediastinum; however, diagnosis is difficult and the injury can be initially overlooked so that surgical treatment is delayed. Although a variety of different treatment modalities have been published, the ideal fixation technique has not yet been identified. We report the case of a patient suffering from a locked posterior SC joint dislocation caused by a skiing accident. The injury was treated by transarticular endobutton fixation. This article describes the technique and highlights its advantages and disadvantages in comparison to previously published treatment options.
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