Fracture-dislocation of manubriosternal joint: an unusual complication of seizures.
Musculoskeletal complications from seizures produced by epilepsy, eclampsia, hyponatremia, electroconvulsive therapy, and severe tetanus have been described. We present a case of a fracture-dislocation of the manubriosternal joint as a complication of seizures, which to the best of our knowledge has not previously been reported.
D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008371:Manubrium / Q000293:injuries*; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications*; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries*