Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation with thoracic costovertebral joints fracture-dislocations: A case report

Abstract

Case: A 59-year-old man presented with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation concomitant with fracture-dislocations of multiple thoracic costovertebral joints caused by traumatic injury. The posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation was treated using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber cable and the joint was stabilized. The degree of malpositioning of the thoracic costovertebral joints was difficult to reduce. Conclusion: The patient achieved an excellent shoulder range of motion at 12 months postoperatively; however, chronic shoulder stiffness and posterior neck discomfort persisted.

Keywords

• Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation
• Thoracic costovertebral joints fracture-dislocations
• Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber cable
• NESPLON Cable System