Manubriosternal joint dislocation due to blunt force trauma

Abstract

A 35-year-old woman was involved in a motor vehicle collision and suffered a manubriosternal joint dislocation with posterior subluxation of the manubrium. She underwent open reduction and internal fixation with sternal plate reconstruction. This report highlights the mechanism and management of these rare traumatic chest wall injuries. Keywords: Sternal fracture, Manubriosternal, Chest wall trauma, Sternomanubrial dislocation