General considerations
An acute posterior sternoclavicular dislocation can be a life threatening situation and an immediate reduction in the operating room should be undertaken as a potential life-saving procedure.
| Nonoperative treatment | ||
| Main indication | Skill | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Undisplaced fracture |  |
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Undisplaced fracture
| Reduction of sternoclavicular dislocation | ||
| Main indication | Skill | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Posterior or superior displaced fracture | |
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Supporting indications
- Compression of retrosternal or retro clavicular structures
| *Skill | |
|---|---|
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Basic surgical experience, no specialized skills |
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Some specialized surgical experience |
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Highly experienced and skilled surgeon |
| *Equipment | |
|---|---|
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Basic equipment only |
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Simple surgical and imaging resources |
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Full specialized surgical and imaging resources |