Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation with thoracic costovertebral joints fracture-dislocations: A case report
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Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation with thoracic costovertebral joints fracture-dislocations: A case report
Abstract
Case: A 59-year-old man presented with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation concomitant with fracture-dislocations of multiple thoracic costovertebral joints caused by traumatic injury. The posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation was treated using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber cable and the joint was stabilized. The degree of malpositioning of the thoracic costovertebral joints was difficult to reduce.
Conclusion: The patient achieved an excellent shoulder range of motion at 12 months postoperatively; however, chronic shoulder stiffness and posterior neck discomfort persisted.
Keywords: NESPLON Cable System; Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation; Thoracic costovertebral joints fracture-dislocations; Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber cable.
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