$Manubriosternal dislocation type II associated with thoracic spine fracture : what can we learn from this?$

Manubriosternal dislocation type II associated with thoracic spine fracture : what can we learn from this?

Traumatic dislocation of the manubriosternal joint is rare, and management correction requires an individualised decision. We report a case of a young female who suffered a type II manubriosternal dislocation with concomitant thoracic spine fracture, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The mech...

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Veröffentlicht in:	African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine 2019-09, Vol.25 (3), p.127-129
Hauptverfasser:	Rajaonarison, N O N L H, Razafimanjato, N.N.M., Ahmad, A., Ravelomihary, D.N., Rakotovao, H.J.L.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Case Report
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Zusammenfassung:	Traumatic dislocation of the manubriosternal joint is rare, and management correction requires an individualised decision. We report a case of a young female who suffered a type II manubriosternal dislocation with concomitant thoracic spine fracture, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The mechanism and various therapeutic outcomes are discussed, and a review of the literature provided.
ISSN:	2617-0191 2617-0205
DOI:	10.7196/AJTCCM.2019.v25i3.005