Author/Authors :
Salehi, Farshid Tracheal Diseases Research Center - National Research institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Niusha, Shanay Tracheal Diseases Research Center - National Research institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Saghebi, Reza Tracheal Diseases Research Center - National Research institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Razavi, Morteza Atieh Hospital, Tehran, Iran , Behgam Shadmehr, Mohammad Tracheal Diseases Research Center - National Research institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Sternal fracture is an uncommon injury, which is managed conservatively in
most patients. In case of failure of non-surgical management or severely
displaced fractures, open reduction and internal fixation should be considered.
In this case report, we present the technical details of open reduction and
internal fixation for a severely displaced sternal fracture in a bicyclist.
The sternal fracture was successfully treated, and the patient benefited from the
rapid control of symptoms, early mobilization, and good cosmetic outcome.
Conclusion: Open surgical treatment of a sternal fracture, when indicated, can
be performed safely, with rapid control of symptoms, low risk of non-union,
and good cosmetic outcome
Keywords :
Sternum , Surgery , Chest wall , Fracture
