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Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation: A Case Report.

Stephanie Songey¹, Christopher Goodwill¹, Kimberly Sokol¹

¹Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Visalia, CA.

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|July 19, 2023

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Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation, a rare injury, can compress vital mediastinal structures. Prompt diagnosis via CT scan and surgical reduction by an orthopedic surgeon are crucial for patient outcomes.

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Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Care
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Posterior sternoclavicular dislocations are rare but dangerous injuries.
They pose an immediate threat to mediastinal structures.
Blunt trauma can lead to this specific type of dislocation.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of posterior sternoclavicular dislocation.
To highlight diagnostic challenges and management strategies.
To emphasize the importance of early recognition and intervention.

Main Methods:

Case report of a young male with isolated arm swelling after blunt trauma.
Diagnosis confirmed by computed tomography (CT) angiogram.
Management involved transfer to a tertiary care center for reduction.

Main Results:

The patient was diagnosed with posterior right sternoclavicular joint dislocation.
Computed tomography (CT) revealed compression of the left brachiocephalic vein.
The injury resulted from blunt trauma during a rodeo event.

Conclusions:

Suspicion for posterior sternoclavicular dislocation is warranted with blunt shoulder or sternoclavicular trauma and mediastinal compression symptoms.
Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging modality for diagnosis.
Surgical reduction by an orthopedic surgeon, with cardiothoracic support, is recommended.