While we have offices in Milwaukee and Madison, we handle sternum injury cases that happen throughout Wisconsin.
The Sternum, more commonly known as the Breastbone or Chest Bone, connects the Sternum and the Ribs in the center of the chest area. The Sternum consists of three separate flat bones that move together:
- Manubrium – the top part of the Sternum, connecting the Clavicle to the chest as well as the top two sets of ribs
- Body of the Sternum – the main part of the Sternum connecting seven ribs to the chest
- Xiphoid Process – the bottom part of the Sternum
The Sternum protects vital organs from trauma, including the heart and lungs.
The Sternum also contains several joints, ligaments, nerves, cartilage, blood vessels and muscles, all susceptible to injury from trauma. Sternum Injuries were once relatively uncommon, until the advent of the automobile, when Sternum Injuries became much more prevalent.