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Post by pass surgery sternum healing
by elizabeth1940, May 11, 2009 11:02AM
I had bypass surgery eight months ago. I have difficulty lying on my side and must sleep on my back. The problem is that when I try to turn onto my side it feels like the sternum is grinding or moving. My question is this: Does the sternum mend (like other bones) or is it just held together by wires?
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by mh1975, May 18, 2009 11:16AM
To: all
wires are typically used, but they can have problems, another device is the Sternal Talon which holds the sternum closed
by angina55, May 18, 2009 02:55PM
To: elizabeth 1940
I had a double heartbypass 22 years ago. Your sternum takes a lot of strain when you are operated on, it is the last thing to knit together, don't worry too much you will be ok.
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