J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2016 Dec;29(4):184-186. 10.20408/jti.2016.29.4.184.

Development of a Chest Wall Deformity after Conservative Treatment for a Sternal Fracture

• Kim DW
• Jeong IS
• Na KJ
• Song SY
• Lee KS
• Kang SK

• KMID: 2378456
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2016.29.4.184

Abstract

Although sternal fractures are relatively common, treatment has not been clarified. Thus, the authors report a case of a patient with a sternal fracture associated with a thoracic spinal fracture who had received conservative treatment, but the outcome was not satisfactory.

Keyword

Sternum; Wounds; Nonpenetrating; Fracture; Deformity

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities*
Humans
Spinal Fractures
Sternum
Thoracic Wall*
Thorax*
Wounds and Injuries