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Treatment and management approaches in sternoclavicular joint dislocation
Abstract
Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) dislocations, while rare, pose significant risks due to the joint’s proximity to critical thoracic structures. This letter discusses the treatment and management approaches for SCJ dislocations, particularly focusing on the higher risk of complications with posterior dislocations, which may lead to neurovascular or mediastinal injuries. Surgical intervention is often required, and multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial in such cases. The importance of accurate diagnosis through imaging, such as CT scans, and the benefits of graft-based reconstructions for joint stabilization are emphasized to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords : Sternoclavicular joint dislocation, posterior dislocation, surgical management

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 4, 2024
Page : 82-83
https://doi.org/10.51271/JORR-0041
Article Information
Received : 15 Eki 2024
Accepted : 30 Eki 2024
Published : 31 Eki 2024
Corresponding Author :

Mesut Buz: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Citation : Buz M. Treatment and management approaches in sternoclavicular joint dislocation. J Orthop Res Rehabil. 2024;2(4):82-83.

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