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 |
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Undisplaced fracture | ![]() |
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Undisplaced fracture
Reduction of sternoclavicular dislocation | ||
Main indication | Skill | Equipment |
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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 |