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SUPERIOR SHOULDER SUSPENSORY COMPLEX INJURY: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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Introduction: Superior shoulder suspensory complex (SSSC) is a rare injury which affects 3 or more structure of shoulder ring. This paper aims to report the patient who suffered from this challenging injury and a review of literatures which had similar disruption. Case: A 41-year-old male who sustained left shoulder injuries, which consisted of mid-shaft clavicular fracture, scapular glenoid fracture, acromioclavicular joint dislocation after a falling-down. He was treated with clavicle and glenoid fixation and acromioclavicular joint stabilization by K-wires and cerclage. Conclusion: Superior shoulder suspensory complex is an extremely rare injury that is caused by high-energy trauma. This injury is often associated with other injuries. Good preoperative planning and proper surgical fixations are crucial for a satisfactory outcome of shoulder joint function.
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superior shoulder suspensory complex
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