CASE REPORT article
Front. Surg.
Sec. Orthopedic Surgery
This article is part of the Research TopicAdvancing Orthopedic Surgery: unique Case Reports driving progressView all 10 articles
Modified All-Suture Fixation Technique for Anterior Dislocation Following Conservative Treatment of Sternoclavicular Joint Injury: A Case Report
Provisionally accepted
- 1Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, hezuo, China
- 2Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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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.
Keywords: all-suture fixation, case report, Dislocation, Sternoclavicular Joint, Surgery
Received: 26 Oct 2025; Accepted: 10 Dec 2025.
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* Correspondence: Kang Li
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