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Manubriosternal joint dislocation in contact sport
M Smith1, B Lenehan, D O'Keefe
1Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, University College Hospital Galway, Newcastle, Galway, Republic of Ireland. mylessmith@iolfree.ie
Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|November 7, 2001
Summary
A rugby player experienced chest pain and shortness of breath after a scrummage, revealing a dislocated manubriosternal joint. This rare sports-related injury highlights the need for considering thoracic flexion-compression trauma.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Rugby football involves high-impact collisions, particularly during scrummages.
- Thoracic injuries can occur, but specific joint dislocations are infrequently reported in athletic contexts.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old male rugby player presented with acute chest pain and dyspnea post-scrummage.
- Lateral chest radiography revealed a dislocated manubriosternal joint.
Findings:
- The manubriosternal joint dislocation was the sole identified injury.
- No other associated thoracic trauma was evident on the radiograph.
Implications:
- This case represents the first reported instance of manubriosternal joint dislocation in a rugby football setting.
- Clinicians should consider manubriosternal joint dislocation in athletes presenting with thoracic pain after flexion-compression injuries.