Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation with thoracic costovertebral joints fracture-dislocations: A case report.

CASE: A 59-year-old man presented with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation concomitant with fracture-dislocations of multiple thoracic costovertebral joints caused by traumatic injury. The posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation was treated using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber cable and the joint was stabilized. The degree of malpositioning of the thoracic costovertebral joints was difficult to reduce.

CONCLUSION

The patient achieved an excellent shoulder range of motion at 12 months postoperatively; however, chronic shoulder stiffness and posterior neck discomfort persisted.