Sternum Fracture
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A sternal fracture is a break of the flat bone located in the center of the chest, to which the ribs attach. It usually occurs from direct blows to the chest, such as those that happen in accidents or strong impacts.
Common symptoms: pain in the center of the chest that increases when breathing deeply, coughing, or moving, along with swelling or tenderness in the area.
When to seek care? After a significant blow to the chest, especially if there is intense pain or difficulty breathing, a medical evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon evaluates chest injuries and rules out involvement of nearby structures. After significant chest trauma, seeking care allows the extent of the injury to be confirmed.
Data on 26 doctors who treat sternum fracture
Which specialist treats sternum fracture?
A sternal fracture is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who evaluates the risk of associated chest injury. If you have severe chest pain after trauma, seek care right away. You can book this specialist here.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sternum fracture
Dr. Luis Eduardo Casillas Covarrubias
Dr. Filiberto Villanueva Rustrian
Dr. Jorge Straffon Castañeda
Dr. Jorge Manuel Catrip Torres
Dr. Abel Vidal Vallejo
Dr. Víctor G. Gómez Saviñón
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Alanis
Dr. Eugenio Guzmán De La Garza
Dr. José Adrían Carrera Luna
Dr. Leonardo Arellano Juarez
Dr. Óscar Daniel Torres Bernal
Dr. Xicotencatl Vasquez Jimenez
Dr. Maria del Sol Garcia Ortegón
Dr. Abel Archundia Garcia
Dr. Pantoja Javier Esparza
Dr. José Alberto Rubalcava Castillo
Dr. José González García
Dr. Arturo Carranza Rebollar
Dr. Víctor Galindo López
Dr. Stefany González De Leo
Frequently asked questions
What is sternum fracture?
A sternal fracture is a break of the flat bone located in the center of the chest, to which the ribs attach. It usually occurs from direct blows to the chest, such as those that happen in accidents or strong impacts.
Which doctor treats sternum fracture?
A sternal fracture is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who evaluates the risk of associated chest injury. If you have severe chest pain after trauma, seek care right away. You can book this specialist here.