Hello, I am not sure if I am supposed to be in these forums but I just cannot find Longterm information regarding an ijnjury 2 week ago.
I'm a 29 year old Male. -
About 2 weeks ago I injured myself resulting a Posterior Sternolclavical Dislocation - Given its rareity there is not a lot of research done on this regarding the healing process and longterm complications.
I was Treated in a great hospital - It was 5 days until I went under for closed reduction with no complications getting it back in - I am currently seeing a Sports physio who is well respected and highly creditable - She has never treated this before and is doing what ever she can to find information on this. She is treating this like any other dislocation for the time being and I do trust her.
Dislocations has its complications so im also looking for longterm answers.
If someone could answer these questions best they could would be great and much appreciated.
With I suffer longterm complications?
Will I be able to endure my regular physical sports a year from now and not risk dislocation again?
If I dislocate it again - can it pop out faster and result in death as usually is the case of this type of injury?
What can I do to ensure the ligaments tighten and heal properly?
Is there a way to find out if the ligaments did heal properly all around the joint?
Is my joint weaker as most other common dislocations are such as shoulder dislocations?
Or does the body have a backup plan because the type of injury this is it would heal better then most other joints?
If anyone could please offer me any information you have it would be great. I am very physically active and I am not taking this too well so I am looking for as much information if I need to prepare myself mentally that I will not be able to do many of my activies because of the risk it may involve rupturing artiers and perhaps puncturing a lung.
Thank you very much,
Michael<br><br>Post edited by: Skorah, at: 2007/07/15 16:46
