Mohamadou H. Sy / Sid ahmed Limam
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Traumatic detachment of the medial epiphysis of the clavicle mimics sternoclavicular dislocation both clinically and radiologically. The primary objective of this study is to classify this injury within the spectrum of shoulder girdle trauma, because although the mechanisms and clinical presentations are similar, these two injuries differ in terms of anatomy, pathology, treatment, and prognosis. It can be serious due to the risk of compression of the superior mediastinum with visceral and vascular involvement. Computed tomography (CT) remains essential, as it allows for an accurate diagnosis and, above all, identifies the extremely serious complications that account for the severity of injuries in this region. Traumatic avulsion of the medial epiphysis of the clavicle is not uncommon among injuries to the sternoclavicular joint in young patients; it is an injury that warrants recognition and investigation. It remains distinct from sternoclavicular dislocation. Ordering a CT scan for these injuries should be straightforward in young patients. Suturing with non-absorbable sutures remains a safe, reliable, and reproducible surgical technique.
