Traumatic sternal segment dislocation in a 19-month-old

Sternal fractures in the pediatric population are uncommon. Traumatic sternal segment dislocation is even more unusual. Such injuries are typically considered to be the result of child abuse, until proven otherwise. A review of the few case reports documenting pediatric sternal segment dislocation,...

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Published in:Emergency radiology 2007-11, Vol.14 (6), p.435-437
Main Authors: Pawar, Rahul V, Blacksin, Marcia F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls
Child abuse & neglect
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Infant
Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging
Joint Dislocations - etiology
Male
Sternum - diagnostic imaging
Sternum - injuries
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Sternal fractures in the pediatric population are uncommon. Traumatic sternal segment dislocation is even more unusual. Such injuries are typically considered to be the result of child abuse, until proven otherwise. A review of the few case reports documenting pediatric sternal segment dislocation, and the current report, demonstrate that this injury may, in fact, be more benign than previously considered. It is easily recognized with appropriate imaging, and treatment may only require observation, unless symptoms are severe enough to warrant surgical intervention.
ISSN:1070-3004
1438-1435
DOI:10.1007/s10140-007-0619-8