Current Thoracic Surgery
2022 , Vol 7 , Issue 2
The surgical repair of a trauma-related sternoclavicular joint dislocation using the musculus gracilis tendon
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey2Department of Orthopedics, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey DOI : 10.26663/cts.2022.016 Viewed : 1978 - Downloaded : 612 Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) dislocations are rare, and these dislocations may be traumatic or atraumatic. In this study, we will examine the treatment management of a patient whose SCJ was anteriorly dislocated following a traffic accident. We performed open stabilization for SCJ dislocation using the musculus gracilis tendon. Although the first treatment option in acute cases is closed reduction and stabilization, we recommend surgical repair because the probability of recurrence is high. The gracilis tendon is a good option for joint stabilization. Keywords : sternoclavicular joint, trauma, accidents, injuries, joints, surgical procedures