Sternomanubrial reduction with plating for fully displaced sternal fracture: A systematic review

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Sternal fractures are commonly due to blunt force trauma and reduction is an invasive surgical procedure typically indicated for refractory pain sternal instability. There were various modalities used for treatment and fixation of the sternal fractures. Sternal displacement fractures are traumatic injuries that may require surgical correction.

Keywords

• cardiothoracic surgery
• manubrium
• sternal fracture
• sternal plating
• sternum
• trauma