ISSN: 2472-4971
Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, University Hospital Center, Casablanca, Morocco
Case Report
A Case Report on Sternoclavicular Joint Autograft Reconstruction
Author(s): Mohammed Sennouni*, Adil Mellali Gouri, Anas Zitoune, Zakaria Asamare, Oussama El Adaoui and Mustapha Fadili
Sternoclavicular joint dislocations represent 3% of all shoulder joint injuries, anterior dislocations are the most
common type which carries a high rate of recurrence, it presents a therapeutic challenge, sternoclavicular ligament
reconstruction with autograft provides the best stability. The objective of this study is to report the case of a 38-yearold
male patient, involved in a road traffic accident and admitted with traumatic left anterior sternoclavicular joint
dislocation.
Surgical intervention was indicated due to the significant deformity, which was causing aesthetic concerns for the
patient. The treatment involved a ligament reconstruction using an autograft from the ipsilateral palmaris longus
tendon. After 6 months, the patient had normal joint range of motion without pain and full muscle strength
without any deficits... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2472-4971.23.08.275