Incidence of injuries associated with sternal fracture (adapted from Brookes et al9)
| Injury | Incidence (%) |
|---|---|
| Fracture | |
| Clavicle | 5.2 |
| Rib 1 or 2 | 5.9 |
| Rib 3–12 | 21.3 |
| Cervical | 2.2 |
| Thoracic | 4.8 |
| Lumbosacral | 3.3 |
| Pelvis | 2.2 |
| Limb | 16.9 |
| Skull/face | 3.7 |
| Pulmonary | |
| Pneumothorax | 3.3 |
| Haemothorax | 5.9 |
| Contusion | 3.7 |
| Loss of consciousness | 20.6 |
| Abdominal | 3.3 |
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