Treatment of Non-Displaced Sternal Fracture

Primary Treatment Approach

• The American College of Rheumatology recommends pain control with analgesics as the cornerstone of conservative treatment for non-displaced sternal fractures, which includes activity modification to reduce mechanical stress on the fracture site 1, 2
• The standard of care for most traumatic sternal injuries involves non-operative management, including rest and observation, allowing for spontaneous healing to occur, with a healing rate of 90-95% 1, 2