Surgical treatment for sternoclavicular joint dislocations
Luis Felipe Naquira Escobar1, José Julián Duque Tobon2, Juliana Barrera Correa2
1Colombian Pain Institute, CES University, Medellín, Colombia.
Trauma Case Reports
|June 20, 2022
Summary
Surgical fixation of sternoclavicular joint dislocations using locking plates offers a low complication rate and excellent functional outcomes. This method provides reliable results for patients with this rare injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Sternoclavicular joint dislocations are rare injuries.
- Conservative management is often the primary approach.
- Surgical intervention with locking plates is an alternative for specific cases.
Observation:
- A case series included 15 patients (12 male, 3 female) with sternoclavicular joint dislocations.
- Patients underwent open reduction and fixation with locking plates between 2009 and 2019.
- Functional outcomes were assessed using the Constant score.
Findings:
- All 15 patients achieved Constant scores consistently over 90 post-operatively.
- The surgical technique demonstrated a low rate of complications.
- Locking plate fixation yielded good functional results.
Implications:
- Surgical fixation using locking plates is a viable and effective treatment for sternoclavicular joint dislocations.
- This approach can lead to high functional recovery.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and comparative effectiveness.
Keywords:
Constant scoreLocking platesOpen reduction and internal fixationSternoclavicular joint dislocationSurgical treatmentMore Related Videos
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