Sternal fractures

Sternal fractures

Sternal fractures are relatively common and range from simple unicortical cracks to displaced fractures associated with life threatening injuries. This paper describes the relevant anatomy, biomechanics, mechanism of injury, clinical presentation, investigation, treatment and complications and also...

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Veröffentlicht in:Trauma (London, England) England), 2009-04, Vol.11 (2), p.77-92
Hauptverfasser: Raghunathan, Rangan, Porter, Keith
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Epidemiology
Fractures
Trauma care
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Zusammenfassung:Sternal fractures are relatively common and range from simple unicortical cracks to displaced fractures associated with life threatening injuries. This paper describes the relevant anatomy, biomechanics, mechanism of injury, clinical presentation, investigation, treatment and complications and also includes associated and concomitant injuries. A management flow chart including criteria for discharge from the emergency department is presented.
ISSN:1460-4086
1477-0350
DOI:10.1177/1460408608102007