Posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint associated with major spinal injury. A case report.
A case of posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint associated with a T3/4 fracture-dislocation and paraplegia is reported. This unusual injury is readily overlooked. In spite of the high demands on the upper limbs made by the paraplegic patient, conservative management yielded an excellent result in this case.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries