A novel technique for ligamentous reconstruction of the sternoclavicular joint.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The technique presented is a departure from previous attempts to standardize the treatment of sternoclavicular dislocations. It offers stability without requiring extra dissection around vital intrathoracic structures and greatly decreases the risk of migration of the implant used for fixation.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Dislocations
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Sternoclavicular Joint
Anatomy
- clavicle