2024年2月25日 · Your ribs and collarbone connect to your sternum. A break in your sternum is also known as a sternal fracture. Most sternal fractures heal on their own and don't need surgery. Causes of a...

Sternal fractures are the result of motor vehicle collisions in 60% to 90% of cases. This is typically the result of the chest striking the steering wheel with most injuries occurring in older vehicles with no airbag deployment. Fractures are slightly more prevalent in females than males.

2025年1月28日 · A non-displaced fracture is the one in which your bone brakes in one spot only and stays aligned. Your doctor will ask for an x-ray to confirm what type of break you have. Keep reading to learn more about it with some treatment options.

Usually non-operative for most uncomplicated fractures6. Rarely operative for certain complicated fractures. Treatment goal should include initial cardiac monitoring, ECG and troponin with optimal analgesia and referral to rehabilitation services for physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Anatomy of the sternum. A displaced sternal fracture as seen on lateral X-ray. Comminuted sternal fracture on CT. Axial CT showing sternal fracture with retrosternal haematoma (black arrow). Also aortic injury (white arrows).

However, when you have only fractured your sternum without any associated injuries, treatment is usually conservative. Usually, an x-ray will be taken to see how the sternum has fractured or displaced. In some cases, a CT scan will be done, to show the extent of the damage.

Signs and symptoms include crepitus (a crunching sound made when broken bone ends rub together), [1] pain, tenderness, bruising, and swelling over the fracture site. [4] .

This leaflet is for anybody who has sustained a fracture to their sternum. It tells you about symptoms you may experience while you recover and how to prevent complications. If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you. What is a Sternal fracture? A sternal fracture is a break in your breastbone.

2024年2月26日 · Sternal fractures are best detected on dedicated lateral sternal views as lucent cortical breaches with or without displacement. Undisplaced fractures are poorly visualized on plain x-rays. Isolated sternal injuries have a very good outcome with conservative management, with most healing in a few months with a very low mortality rate (<1%) 1.

2019年1月21日 · The fractured sternum also needs to be confirmed as to whether it is a minor and non-displaced fracture or a more serious fracture. Treatment for a fractured sternum also comprises of educating the patient about his/her injury.