
ABSTRACTSternal injuries are caused by two mechanisms: direct and indirect forces on the sternum. An indirect sternum fracture is usually caused by a forcible anteflexion of the spine. When a patient with back bruising complains of anterior chest pain, a sternal fracture should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
Medicine (General), indirect force, R5-920, Case Image, sternal fracture, forcible anteflexion of the spine, R, Medicine, falling accident, vertebral fracture
Medicine (General), indirect force, R5-920, Case Image, sternal fracture, forcible anteflexion of the spine, R, Medicine, falling accident, vertebral fracture
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