title: [Luxations in the sternoclavicular joint].
abstract: Primary open reduction and fixation with Kirschner wires and/or fascia lata or PDS is recommended in the treatment of acute traumatic luxations of the sternoclavicular joint. If not bent or secured against migration, K-wires may be the reason for lethal postoperative complications. We report on 7 own patients with luxation of the sternoclavicular joint and discuss the problems in diagnosis, operative and postoperative treatment of this rare lesion.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik am Städtischen Krankenhaus Landshut.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kahle
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Filler
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Forster
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Luxationen im Sternoklavikulargelenk.