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

Narindra Njarasoa Mihaja Razafimanjato | Zendy; T.D.N. Ravelomihary | Zendy; N O N L H Rajaonarison | Zendy; Aamer Ahmad | Zendy; H.J.L. Rakotovao | Zendy

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

Author(s) -

Narindra Njarasoa Mihaja Razafimanjato,

T.D.N. Ravelomihary,

N O N L H Rajaonarison,

Aamer Ahmad,

H.J.L. Rakotovao

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

african journal of thoracic and critical care medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2617-0205

pISSN - 2617-0191

DOI - 10.7196/ajtccm.2019.v25i3.005

Subject(s) - thoracic spine , dislocation , medicine , concomitant , fracture (geology) , surgery , materials science , composite material

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.

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