Citation

Fichtel I, Fernandez FF, Wirth T. Unfallchirurg 2014; 119(7): 570-574.

Vernacular Title

Sternumfraktur im Wachstumsalter : Eine seltene oder häufig übersehene Fraktur? Dokumentation von 4 Fällen.

Affiliation

Klinik für Unfall-, Wiederherstellungschirurgie und Orthopädie, Krankenhaus Bietigheim, Riedstr. 12, 74123, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Deutschland, inafichtel@t-online.de.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00113-014-2650-z

PMID

25277731

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sternal fractures in childhood are rare. The aim of the study was to investigate the accident mechanism, the detection of radiological and sonographical criteria and consideration of associated injuries.

METHOD: In the period from January 2010 to December 2012 all inpatients and outpatients with sternal fractures were recorded according to the documentation.

RESULTS: A total of 4 children aged 5-14 years with a sternal fracture were treated in 2 years, 2 children were hospitalized for pain management and 2 remained in outpatient care.

CONCLUSION: Isolated sternal fractures in childhood are often due to typical age-related traumatic incidents. Ultrasonography is a useful diagnostic tool for fracture detection and radiography is the method of choice for visualization of the extent of the dislocation.

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