title: A simple surgical treatment for acute traumatic sternoclavicular dislocation.
abstract: Sternoclavicular lesions may sometimes require surgery. Many techniques have been described and they appear to be very demanding. We describe a simple technique using two screws and a strong suture (Arthrex Inc. Naples. FL 34108 USA). Level of evidence; Level IV, Case Series, Treatment Study.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130 Échirolles, France. ECarpentier@chu-grenoble.fr
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Carpentier
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Rubens-Duval
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Saragaglia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques