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[Rare Dorsal Traumatic Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation in a 14-Year-Old Patient - a Case Report]
1Klinika dětské a dospělé ortopedie a traumatologie 2. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha.
Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
|August 16, 2017
Summary
A 14-year-old athlete experienced a rare dorsal sternoclavicular dislocation from sports. Surgical fixation with K-wires led to full recovery and return to sports within 3 months.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Sternoclavicular joint dislocations are uncommon, with dorsal dislocations being particularly rare.
- Sports injuries are a frequent cause of traumatic joint dislocations in adolescents.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old patient presented with a dorsal sternoclavicular dislocation following a sports-related incident.
- Initial assessment involved comprehensive examinations to determine the extent of the injury.
Findings:
- The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation using K-wires for the dorsal sternoclavicular dislocation.
- Post-operative recovery was successful, with the patient regaining full range of motion.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention for rare sternoclavicular joint injuries.
- Early treatment facilitated a complete return to pre-injury levels of sports activity, demonstrating the efficacy of surgical management.
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