Sternum Nonunion Case Report
1Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 520, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|March 19, 2026
Summary
A sternal injury in an adolescent led to painful manubriosternal joint arthritis. Surgical treatment involved plating and arthrodesis, successfully managing the condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Surgical Case Study
Background:
- Sternal injuries can lead to long-term complications.
- Arthritis of the manubriosternal joint is a potential sequela.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of sternal injury in an adolescent.
- To describe the development and surgical management of manubriosternal joint arthritis.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of an adolescent with sternal injury.
- Surgical intervention using plating and arthrodesis.
- Collaboration with a general surgery team.
Main Results:
- Successful management of painful manubriosternal joint arthritis.
- Restoration of joint function post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Plating and arthrodesis are effective treatments for post-traumatic manubriosternal joint arthritis.
- Adolescent sternal injuries require careful monitoring for potential complications.
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