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We report a case of sternal segment dislocation in a child. Although the segment was rotated 90° it was completely remodeled. We now believe that no surgical treatment is necessary for this condition.
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Watanabe, H., Chigiral, M., Shimizu, T. et al. Completely remodeled dislocated sternal segment in a child. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 112, 88–89 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00420262
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