Journal of Medical & Surgical Pathology
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Abstract

A Case Report on Sternoclavicular Joint Autograft Reconstruction

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.

Published Date: 2023-06-27; Received Date: 2023-05-26