[Anterior sternoclavicular dislocation, description of surgical technique]. / Luxación esternoclavicular anterior, descripción de técnica quirúrgica.

Sternoclavicular joint dislocation is an uncommon injury and is usually consequential to high-energy trauma. These can be classified as anterior or retro-sternal (posterior) dislocation. Sometimes they can be accompanied by injury to large vessels due to their anatomical proximity mainly retrosternal. Conceptually closed reduction is indicated as the first line of treatment in acute injuries and open reduction tends to be for failing the previous one. We present a case of anterior clavicular sternal dislocation, with recurrence after closed reduction under anesthesia and surgically operated with reconstruction and allograft use with favorable evolution six years after its surgical procedure.

La luxación esternoclavicular es una lesión poco frecuente y generalmente es consecuente a traumatismos de alto impacto. Éstas se pueden clasificar como luxaciones anteriores o retroesternales. En ocasiones pueden ser acompañadas de lesión a grandes vasos debido a su proximidad anatómica, principalmente las retroesternales. Conceptualmente la reducción cerrada está indicada como primera línea de tratamiento en fase aguda y la reducción abierta tiende a ser de segunda intención. Presentamos un caso de luxación esternoclavicular anterior, con recidiva posterior a reducción cerrada bajo anestesia e intervenido quirúrgicamente con reconstrucción y uso de aloinjerto con favorable evolución a seis años de su procedimiento quirúrgico.

Reconstrucción de la articulación esternoclavicular con aloinjerto: reporte de caso, descripción de la técnica y revisión de la literatura / Reconstruction of sternoclavicular dislocation with allograft. Case report, surgical technique and literature revision

La luxación de la articulación esternoclavicular (AEC) representa menos del 5% de las luxaciones de la cintura escapular. El tratamiento quirúrgico esta reservado para pacientes con inestabilidad de la articulación EC sintomática y persistente. Se han descrito varias técnicas diferentes para la reconstrucción AEC. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue reportar el caso de una paciente con inestabilidad EC anterior recurrente, a la que se le realizó una técnica de reconstrucción en forma de 8, como fue descripto por Spencer y Kuhn,utilizando un aloinjerto de tibial posterior

Sternoclavicular dislocations account for less than 5% of all dislocations of the scapular belt. Chronic instability without response to physical therapy warrants surgical treatment. Several techniques have been described for the reconstruction of the SC joint. The purpose of this work was to report on a case of a patient who developed chronic instability of the SC joint and underwent surgical reconstruction using the "figure of eight" technique as described by Spencer & Kuhn15 using posterior tibial allograft

Tibial shaft fracture and ankle injury - Case report / Fratura diafisária da tíbia e lesão do tornozelo - Relato de caso

ABSTRACT The authors report on a case of tibial shaft fracture associated with ankle injury. The clinical, radiological and surgical characteristics are discussed. Assessment of associated injuries is often overlooked and these injuries are hard to diagnose. When torque occurs in the lower limb, the ankle becomes susceptible to simultaneous injury. It is essential to make careful assessment based on clinical, radiographic, intraoperative and postoperative characteristics in order to attain functional recovery.

RESUMO Os autores relatam um caso de fratura diafisária de tíbia associado à lesão do tornozelo. As características clínicas, radiológicas e cirúrgicas são discutidas. A avaliação de lesões associadas são muitas vezes negligenciadas e de difícil diagnóstico. Quando um torque no membro inferior ocorre, o tornozelo fica suscetível a uma lesão simultânea. É essencial uma avaliação cuidadosa baseada no aspecto clínico, radiográfico, intra e pós-operatório para recuperação funcional.

Posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint: report of two cases / Luxação posterior da articulação esternoclavicular: relato de dois casos

ABSTRACT The authors report the cases of two young patients who had suffered a sporting accident with posterior traumatic dislocation of sternoclavicular joint. In one of the patients closed reduction was accomplished by keeping the limb in a sling. The second patient, after reduction was done, presented recurrence of the dislocation, thus requiring surgical treatment. It is important to observe the relevance of computed tomography to help diagnosing, as well as monitoring the reduction procedure. The objective of this study was to demonstrate two different types of treatment in a rare injury such as the posterior dislocation of sternoclavicular joint.

RESUMO Relato de caso de dois jovens que se acidentaram no esporte e apresentaram luxação traumática posterior da articulação esternoclavicular. Em um paciente foi feita a redução incruenta e manutenção com tipoia. O segundo paciente, após a redução, apresentou recidiva da luxação, foi necessário o tratamento cirúrgico. Vale salientar a importância da tomografia computadorizada no auxílio do diagnóstico, assim como para monitorar a redução. O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar dois tipos diferentes de tratamento em uma lesão rara como a luxação traumática posterior da articulação esternoclavicular.

Medial epiphyseal fracture-detachment of the sternoclavicular joint with posterior displacement in a judo athlete - equivalent of posterior sternoclavicular dislocation

Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation is a rare traumatic injury that presents a potential risk of injury to mediastinal structures. The diagnosis is fundamentally clinical and treatment is done on an emergency basis. The authors report the clinical case of a young judo athlete with post-traumatic medial epiphyseal fracture-detachment, with posterior displacement (lesion equivalent to posterior sternoclavicular dislocation at pediatric ages). He underwent open reduction and ligament repair by means of a mini-anchor.The radiological and clinical outcome was excellent, and the athlete returned to his sports activity without limitations. We discuss the particular features of this pathological condition, along with the different therapeutic approaches and their complications.

Luxación esternoclavicular retroesternal en niño: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Retrosternal dislocation of the clavicle in children: a case report and review of the literature

Las luxaciones esternoclaviculares, especialmente aquellas con desplazamiento posterior, son entidades poco frecuentes y de diagnóstico imagenológico difícil, a menos que se tenga una sospecha clínica inicial, para recurrir a proyecciones especiales o tomografía axial computarizada. Su presentación en la edad pediátrica es rara, pero corresponde a deslizamiento epifisario clavicular interno, y su tratamiento consiste en una reducción cerrada, que generalmente es estable. Este artículo ilustra el caso de un paciente de 11 años en su diagnóstico, tratamiento y evolución, haciendo además una revisión completa y ordenada de la literatura respecto al tema.