How does sternum shift undertake operation treatment

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Displaced sternal fractures are generally rare. Generally occurs in the body of the sternum, if the sternum displacement occurs, it will move forward, but the periosteum of the sternum will not have any rupture, its clinical phenomenon is swelling, pain, but also easily accompanied by dyspnea and circulatory system damage, can be reset by surgery. If there is no displacement of the sternum, the patient is advised to have a good rest at home and take painkillers.

How does sternum shift undertake operation treatment

First, there are two kinds of manipulations, one is closed manipulative reduction, the other is surgical fixation. Patients without displacement only need to pay attention to rest frequently. Besides walking out of bed, they should also have pain relief. They can take some painkillers. Patients with sternum should have surgical reduction after the injury is stable.

Second: closed manipulative reduction refers to the patient lying on his back on the bed, and then the sternum is over extended, and his hands are held over the top of his head. After the use of local anesthesia, the sternum can be reset by exerting force in the lower part of the sternum fracture. This method is more suitable for patients with sternum transection and accompanied by sternum displacement.

Third: surgical fixation refers to the obvious displacement of the sternum, so it is impossible to reduce the sternum by applying force, so local anesthesia or general anesthesia should be carried out. In the median incision of the fracture, use periosteal stripper or bone holder to pry up the fracture end, then make the upper end and lower end can be connected, and then use stainless steel wire for suture.

matters needing attention

So we should pay more attention to it and don't go to dangerous places. After surgical treatment, we must pay attention to diet, diet should be light, do not eat too much spicy food, otherwise it is not conducive to the compound wound.