Manubriosternal joint dislocation in contact sport.
A 17 year old man developed chest pain and shortness of breath immediately after a scrummage while playing rugby football. A lateral chest radiograph showed a dislocated manubriosternal joint, with no associated injuries. This has not been previously reported in a sporting setting. This injury should be considered in flexion-compression injury of the thorax.
Smith
M
M
Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, University College Hospital Galway, Newcastle, Galway, Republic of Ireland. mylessmith@iolfree.ie
Lenehan
B
B
O'Keefe
D
D
Martin
A
A
D000293:Adolescent; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008371:Manubrium; D011859:Radiography; D013249:Sternum