Anterior subluxation after reduction of a posterior traumatic sterno-clavicular dislocation: a case report and a review of the literature
Wettstein, Michael ; Borens, Olivier ; Garofalo, Raffaele ; Kombot, Cyril ; Chevalley, François ; Mouhsine, Elyazid
In: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2004, vol. 12, no. 5, p. 453-456
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- Sternoclavicular dislocations represent a rare injury. Based on our clinical experience with a patient showing an anterior subluxation after reduction of a posterior traumatic dislocation, we review the literature. The emergent reduction of the dislocation is mandatory, always keeping in mind the potentially devastating neurovascular complications. If the treatment of a residual anterior instability remains controversial, a residual posterior instability should be treated by a surgical procedure. The optimal treatment depends mainly on each surgeon's choice and practice