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

Authors

  • Rok Kralj Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Klaićeva 16, Zagreb
  • Bruno Bumči School of Medicine, University of Osijek "Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Josipa Huttlera 4, Osijek
  • Josip Pejić Department of Thoracic Surgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb
  • Igor Bumči Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Klaićeva 16, Zagreb
  • Rado Žic Department of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb
  • Stjepan Višnjić Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Klaićeva 16, Zagreb

DOI:

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

Keywords:

sternoclavicular joint, joint dislocations, adolescent

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.

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2024-07-05

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Case Report

How to Cite

Kralj, R., Bumči, B., Pejić, J., Bumči, I., Žic, R., & Višnjić, S. (2024). Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation in a 15-year old boy: case report. Paediatria Croatica, 67(1-2), 31-34. https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2023.5

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