Apophyseal dislocation of the body of the sternum in a child: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 4-year-old boy received a blow to the chest and sustained an apophyseal dislocation of the body of the sternum. The dislocation was treated by open reduction and internal fixation. This type of injury is so rare that no studies could be found.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Bone
- Joint Dislocations
- Sternum