Operative Reduction and Fixation of a Sternomanubrial Dislocation: A Case Report and Literature Review

A dislocation of the sternomanubrial joint is a rare injury with varied treatment methods including both nonoperative and operative described methods. There is a paucity of literature regarding the optimal method of treatment as well as a lack of consensus on the best surgical construct. This case demonstrates the successful use of dual locking plate fixation for an acute type II sternomanubrial dislocation in a 22-year-old man. In principle, …