A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report
Introduction: Sternal fractures, although uncommon, pose significant clinical challenges due to potential complicationssuch as respiratory compromise and chest wall instability. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to reduce morbidity. Case Report: We report a case of a 43-year-ol...
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| author | Bikram Keshari Kar Sudarshan Behera Nitin Kashyap Rudra Narayan Dash Rakesh Dhaka |
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| description | Introduction:
Sternal fractures, although uncommon, pose significant clinical challenges due to potential complicationssuch as respiratory compromise and chest wall instability. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to reduce morbidity.
Case Report:
We report a case of a 43-year-old male who sustained displaced sternal and rib fractures following a road traffic accident. A midline incision allowed open reduction and internal fixation using a 3.5 mm locking reconstruction plate for the sternum and a 2 mm plate for the rib. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with significant pain relief and improved respiratory function.
Conclusion:
This case reinforces the importance of early surgical intervention in unstable sternal fractures. Locking plate fixation offers superior biomechanical stability, faster healing, and fewer complications compared to conservative management or traditional wiring techniques. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a03dcadbf34d490c8242ca8c68c2602c2025-08-20T03:31:27ZengIndian Orthopaedic Research GroupJournal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2250-06852321-38172025-06-0115610711210.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i06.5682A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case ReportBikram Keshari KarSudarshan BeheraNitin KashyapRudra Narayan DashRakesh DhakaIntroduction: Sternal fractures, although uncommon, pose significant clinical challenges due to potential complicationssuch as respiratory compromise and chest wall instability. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to reduce morbidity. Case Report: We report a case of a 43-year-old male who sustained displaced sternal and rib fractures following a road traffic accident. A midline incision allowed open reduction and internal fixation using a 3.5 mm locking reconstruction plate for the sternum and a 2 mm plate for the rib. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with significant pain relief and improved respiratory function. Conclusion: This case reinforces the importance of early surgical intervention in unstable sternal fractures. Locking plate fixation offers superior biomechanical stability, faster healing, and fewer complications compared to conservative management or traditional wiring techniques.https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/06/01/a-devastating-chest-injury-a-case-report/sternal fracturechest traumalocking plate fixationrib fracturesurgical stabilization |
| spellingShingle | Bikram Keshari Kar Sudarshan Behera Nitin Kashyap Rudra Narayan Dash Rakesh Dhaka A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports sternal fracture chest trauma locking plate fixation rib fracture surgical stabilization |
| title | A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report |
| title_full | A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report |
| title_short | A Devastating Chest Injury: A Case Report |
| title_sort | devastating chest injury a case report |
| topic | sternal fracture chest trauma locking plate fixation rib fracture surgical stabilization |
| url | https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/06/01/a-devastating-chest-injury-a-case-report/ |
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