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A sternal fracture is a fracture of the sternum (the breastbone), located in the center of the chest.The injury, which occurs in 5–8% of people who experience significant blunt chest trauma, may occur in vehicle accidents, when the still-moving chest strikes a steering wheel or dashboard [1] or is injured by a seatbelt.
Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1]
Bone pain belongs to the class of deep somatic pain, often experienced as a dull pain that cannot be localized accurately by the patient. This is in contrast with the pain which is mediated by superficial receptors in, e.g., the skin. Bone pain can have several possible causes ranging from extensive physical stress to serious diseases such as ...
The pain can be worse when you move or twist your upper body, and it may hurt to sit or lay down in certain positions, the organization says. How to treat pain under your left breast
In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, researchers found the number one predictor of widespread pain, especially among adults over 50, is non-restorative sleep, or disruptive sleep ...
What makes this illustration even more troublesome is that in 2019, 39 percent of high school students admitted to sending an email or text while driving. Not only does distracted driving have an ...
Highway hypnosis is often a precursor to falling asleep at the wheel, so at the first signs of drowsiness, the driver is advised to stop the car and rest or do light physical exercises. [10] It is also recommended to take breaks every three hours of monotonous driving, even if the driver does not feel tired. [7]
Doctors explain why this trend can damage your appearance and cause long-term health problems. Why the TikTok Trend ‘Bone Smashing’ Is Dangerous, According to Doctors Skip to main content