title: [Refixation of sternoclavicular luxation with a suture anchor system].
abstract: Luxations of the sternoclavicular joint are rare injuries. We present a case of anterior dislocation which was caused by a minor fall onto the right shoulder. Diagnosis was delayed by 2 weeks which prevented treatment by closed reduction. As an alternative surgical treatment a PDS cord around the clavicle and the first rib was used to stabilize the clavicle at the vertical level. Subsequently, fixation to the medial side was achieved by a suture anchor that was placed into the manubrium. The presented case highlights this simple and safe method to treat dislocations of the sternoclavicular joint in which standard treatment cannot be performed. A detailed description for each operation step is given and our experience in terms of aftercare and outcome is reported.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Zentrum für Operative Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg. wlehmann@uke.uni-hamburg.de
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lehmann
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Laskowski
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Grossterlinden
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rueger
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation / Q000295:instrumentation; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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