Injury to the sternum or thorax can affect vital organs such as the heart or lungs (or both), as well as result in damage to the liver or spleen. Injury to the chest area is more broadly known as a contusion.View Video Only Save Timeline Video Quiz Course 92K views Chest ...
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The sternum: Anthony Summers describes the signs and symptoms of fracture to the sternum and highlights the investigations that should be undertaken for patients with sternal injurydoi:10.7748/EN2006.07.14.4.20.C4234Anthony Summers
Occasionally, the joints and cartilage where ribs attach to the sternum (breastbone) may become inflamed. The pain tends to occur with a deep breath, and there is a tenderness that can be felt when the sides of the sternum are palpated or touched. If there is swelling and inflammation ass...
Costochondritis is a common form of inflammation of the cartilage where ribs attach to the breastbone (the sternum). The inflammation can involve multiple cartilage areas on both sides of the sternum but usually is on one side only. What is Tietze syndrome? Tietze syndrome is an inflammation of...
Costochondritis is a common form of inflammation of the cartilage where ribs attach to the breastbone (the sternum). The inflammation can involve multiple cartilage areas on both sides of the sternum but usually is on one side only. What is Tietze syndrome? Tietze syndrome is an inflammation of...
Age of the patient: Younger patients have a better ability to recover from fractures without surgery. Expectations of the patient: When the injury involves an athlete, heavy laborer, or the dominant extremity, there may be more reason for surgery. ...
Inflammation or infection of the coronary arteries Injury to one or more coronary arteries Poor functioning of the tiny blood vessels of the heart (microvascular angina) When a person has underlying atherosclerosis, spasm, or damage to the coronary arteries, angina symptoms usually are set off by ...
In some cases, the cause of asphyxia will be obvious, such as an accident or injury. If you notice someone suddenly unable to breathe, ask if they’re choking. If they can’t talk or cough, watch for these signs of asphyxiation: ...
The clavicle (commonly referred to as the collarbone) is a bone found on both sides of the chest that connects the sternum or breastbone to both shoulders. A fractured clavicle is the medical term used when the collarbone is broken.