Can sternum fracture have sequela

If the sternum fracture is not treated in time, it may show some sequelae, such as malunion, chronic pain, pseudoarthrosis at the fracture, etc. Therefore, in order to prevent sequelae, the patient with chest fracture should go to the hospital for CT, X-ray, physical examination, etc., and then carry out targeted treatment. If there is no displacement, non-surgical treatment is the main treatment, and the chest belt or chest plate can be used for local fixation. Then more bed rest, combined with the use of anti-inflammatory painkillers, as well as relaxing muscles and activating blood drugs for adjuvant treatment, normal in about three weeks can gradually resume activities. If the sternal fracture displacement is serious, or there are other serious complications, surgery can be performed.