Anterior Dislocation of the Sternoclavicular Joint – A Case Report

Abstract

Dislocation of joints in the human body is a common occurrence, with the upper limb being commonly involved in most dislocations. Despite the common occurrence of upper limb dislocations, sternoclavicular dislocation is rare, comprising just 1% of all dislocations seen. This is attributed to a combination of restricted range of movements and strong ligaments around it. A thorough search of literature revealed a handful of cases of sternoclavicular dislocation. We report a case of a 35-year-old firefighter who presented to us an hour after his injury. He was diagnosed with anterior dislocation of the left sternoclavicular joint and was successfully managed by the closed reduction maneuver. We present this case to highlight the rarity of this unusual dislocation and also shed light on its etiopathogenesis and current management trends.