The lower right side of my sternum sticks out a little, but I can push it back into place with my hands. Is there anything surgery can do?
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From what you say, it has only been 90 days. Do you remember injuring yourself? Is it painful? Have you gotten an x-ray? Are you sure it is your sternum - could it possibly be soft tissue? Do you have any photographs of what it looked like 91 days ago? Could this "condition" possibly have been there more than 90 days ago?
As you can see, there are lots of questions that have to be answered before taking the plunge to surgery. Do you have any photographs of what it looks like now.
I think at the very least, if this bothers you - a consultation with a physician would be in order. Good luck. Keep us informed.
As you can see, there are lots of questions that have to be answered before taking the plunge to surgery. Do you have any photographs of what it looks like now.
I think at the very least, if this bothers you - a consultation with a physician would be in order. Good luck. Keep us informed.
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This sounds very peculiar. I cannot discern where the you are actually talking about sternum and/or xiphoid process or if you're referring to soft-tissue inferior to these hard tissues. If these hard tissues were actually broken or fractured allowing you to move it as you say, it would be extremely painful and therefore I doubt that this is what is going on.
I think you should probably start with an orthopedist, then from there you might benefit from a chiropractor in this scenario, but again it's hard to discern what you're talking about.
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I think you should probably start with an orthopedist, then from there you might benefit from a chiropractor in this scenario, but again it's hard to discern what you're talking about.
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Yes. this condition can be corrected surgically. Weigh the risks and the benefits. How much is this condition bothering you and compare this to a situation where a complication as a result of the surgery has taken place such as a punctured lung. Most complications are controllable and fixable. Make your decision after a consultation with a surgeon and consider what you stand to gain against what yo stand to loose. I hope this answer has been helpful.
In the lower border of the sternum there are "floating" ribs which are mainly cartilage along the border of the sternum. These do move and can be a source of contour abnormality in this area. The floating ribs and sternum, can be re-contoured through cartilage excision which can be a plastic surgery procedure for chest wall deformities.
Your complaint may be addressed with a good history and physical examination. Imaging may be required. If pain is associated with your symptoms, surgery may be an option. However, if it is painless, it may be prudent to avoid surgery. As a general rule, my philosophy is: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Additionally, as physicians, we should adhere to the Hippocratic Oath; "First do no harm." I would seek a consultation with at least one cardiothoracic surgeon. Good luck!!
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