Is my sternum broken?!
Question: Is my sternum broken.?
I was laying down and someone approximately 160 pounds fell on my chest.. I heard a moderately loud crack and it hurt awfully on my chest.. He finally got off me but now it hurts where my sternum is and it hurts when I breathe or exhale quickly.. Is my sternum broken or is it nothing.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
If you heard a crack, then it's definitely possible.. The other signs like the pain associated with breathing points toward a broken sternum too.. Is it tender to the touch.? Is there any visible deformities.? You really need to have that checked out.. The sternum is a pretty hard bone to break, but I wouldn't underestimate it..Health Question & Answer
Most likely i would def.. get it checked out! Your sternum can break very easily by doing something like cpr......that's not even someones full body weight, so i would def.. go to the doctors or emergency room..Health Question & Answer