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01.09.2011 | Trauma Surgery
Osteosynthesis of traumatic manubriosternal dislocations and sternal fractures with a 3.5/4.0 mm fixed-angle plate (LCP)
Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 9/2011
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Introduction
We present a case series of three patients with manubriosternal dislocation and/or sternal fractures.
Method
We describe our experiences of invasive surgical treatment with 3.5/4.0 mm fixed-angle plate (Locking compression plate, LCP) in this group of patients. Recommended nonoperative treatment options, e.g. correction tape or plaster bandage, symptomatic pain treatment, application of ice, and several weeks without sports are associated with a not inconsiderable rate of subluxations or reluxations with an increased risk of pseudarthrosis and chronic pain syndrome.
Results
Due to a small number of cases and the lack of controlled studies, a standardized operative procedure could, therefore, so far not been established.
Conclusion
Our positive experiences with the operative treatment using 3.5/4.0 mm fixed-angle plate (LCP) may help to establish the operative procedure of first choice in this group of patients.