Der Unfallchirurg
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Case Reports
[Sternal fracture in growing children : A rare and often overlooked fracture? Documentation of four cases.]
Sternal fractures in childhood are rare. The aim of the study was to investigate the accident mechanism, the detection of radiological and sonographical criteria and consideration of associated injuries. ⋯ Isolated sternal fractures in childhood are often due to typical age-related traumatic incidents. Ultrasonography is a useful diagnostic tool for fracture detection and radiography is the method of choice for visualization of the extent of the dislocation.