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Posterior dislocation of sternoclavicular joint

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Injury at football.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Posterior dislocation of sternoclavicular joint.

No associated vascular injury.

Case Discussion

Posterior dislocation of the clavicle is rare and may be associated with vascular injury. An angiogram and a venogram should be performed to exclude vascular rupture and/or laceration.

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