How should appear sternum fracture to do
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If the patient has a sternal fracture, it can be treated by general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment and other methods.
1. General treatment
When the patient has no sternal fracture displacement, as long as the external bandage fixation can be used. If the patient has a sternal fracture displacement, it should be reduced as soon as possible after the general condition is stable. After the reduction, bed rest for 2 to 3 weeks is required.
2. Drug treatment
If the patient has obvious pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be selected under the guidance of the doctor, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.
3. Surgical treatment
If the patient has a sternal fracture transverse displacement, it should be treated by sternal fracture traction. If the degree of sternal fracture transverse displacement is serious, open reduction and internal fixation surgery is required.
