Manubrium sterni stress fracture: an unusual complication of non-contact sport.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Tremendous force is usually required to cause sternal fractures. Normally this is caused either by a direct blow to the chest or by an indirect injury from hyperflexion of the torso. A case is presented of a fracture of the manubrium sterni in a young man as a complication of body building exercises-a non-contact sport. It appears that this has not been reported before.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Stress
- Sternum
- Weight Lifting