Presentation
Fell off the trampoline and hit chest on a metal bar.
Patient Data
Age: 11 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Sternal fracture
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Info
There is a cortical buckle involving the anterior cortex of the third sternebra without involvement of the posterior cortex. There is some surrounding soft tissue thickening.
Case Discussion
This was a GP referral and the child was quite well except for minor bruising and tenderness over the sternum area. No associated rib fractures were identified on chest radiograph. The child was discharged home.
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