title: Insufficiency fractures of the sternum.
abstract: Insufficiency fractures occur within weakened bones that are unable to withstand the stress of every day normal activities. The spine, pelvis, and lower long-bone extremities are common sites of insufficiency fractures. Spontaneous sternal insufficiency fracture (SIF) has rarely been reported in elderly patients. To recognise a sternal insufficiency fracture is important in selecting the adequate diagnostic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, Holy Family Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, South Korea. min6403@netian.com
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Min
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Sung
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications; D017698:Postmenopause; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology*