Sternum Long Bone. It protects your heart and lungs. At this time-point surgeons may advise that patients can do the following.
Anterior and posterior surfaces are formed of compact bone to provide strength for protection with the centre consisting of cancellous spongy bone and varying amounts of bone marrow. It is important you continue to use your arms but avoid any heavy lifting or pushing for six to eight weeks. Several muscles that move the arms head and neck have their origins on the sternum.
It is located in the anterior median part of the chest wall.
Some patients may continue to experience some level of breastbonesternum pain regardless of their closure method. This mainly results from not using your arms due to pain caused by the injury. At this time-point surgeons may advise that patients can do the following. It protects your heart and lungs from injury.
