title: Ultrasonography of sternal fractures.
abstract: This paper describes the use of clinician-performed ultrasound to detect sternal fractures in trauma patients. It is a pictorial essay that describes the ultrasound technique, the normal anatomy and ultrasound findings, variants, potential pitfalls and the appearance of fractures when they occur in both children and adults.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Australia Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Nedlands Western Australia Australia.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nickson
authors.affiliation: University of Western Australia Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Nedlands Western Australia Australia.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rippey
keywords: sternal fracture; sternum; ultrasonography; ultrasound