Traumatic disruption of the manubriosternal joint in the absence of rib fractures.
A case of traumatic disruption of the manubriosternal joint in the absence of rib fractures has been seen. The manubrium was displaced posteriorly on the sternum. Treatment by observation only was followed by a satisfactory outcome with new bone being laid down to produce a false joint.
D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008371:Manubrium / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries*