Open AccessManubriosternal 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,
A. Ahmad,
Hanitrala Jean Louis 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.