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Injury to sternum

10/02/2008 06:39PM

Question:

I was out for a run and fell on the sidewalk, landing, in part, on my chest. My sternum area hurts, especially when I compress my chest or move in certain ways with my arms. Any ideas?

Answer:

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The Ohio State University Brenda (Rose) Clark, MPH, MA
NetWellness Program Manager
Health Behaviors and Health Promotions
College of Public Health
The Ohio State University