| Title: |
Modified all-suture fixation technique for anterior dislocation following conservative treatment of sternoclavicular joint injury: a case report |
| Authors: |
Jiang-Long Wang; Zhi-Min Yuan; Jing-Rong Wen; Kang Li |
| Source: |
Frontiers in Surgery, Vol 12 (2026) |
| Publisher Information: |
Frontiers Media S.A. |
| Publication Year: |
2026 |
| Collection: |
Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| Subject Terms: |
all-suture fixation; case report; dislocation; sternoclavicular joint; surgery; RD1-811 |
| Description: |
Anterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint accompanied by articular disc avulsion following conservative treatment is a rare condition. A 58-year-old male suffered a shoulder acromioclavicular joint dislocation and a sternoclavicular joint injury without dislocation after being hit by a heavy object. Two weeks after the sternoclavicular joint was suspended, anterior dislocation occurred. He underwent a stable reduction using a modified all-suture fixation technique. At one-year follow-up, radiological assessment demonstrated maintained anatomical alignment and stable fixation, with complete restoration of daily activities and occupational function. The final Constant-Murley Score was 91, reflecting excellent functional recovery, and the patient reported high satisfaction. This case demonstrates that the modified all-suture fixation technique may offer reliable stabilization and favorable clinical outcomes in the treatment of anterior sternoclavicular dislocation associated with articular disc avulsion. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1732545/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-875X; https://doaj.org/article/96350708e6c14634847c5e0ada984d67 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fsurg.2025.1732545 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1732545; https://doaj.org/article/96350708e6c14634847c5e0ada984d67 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.FC9A95B7 |
| Database: |
BASE |