Sanders Samuel M, Richardson John B, Hartrich William, Bisson Leslie J
The University of Buffalo Sports Medicine and University of Buffalo Department of Orthopaedics, Buffalo, NY, USA;
Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2009 Jun 30;1(1):e6. doi: 10.4081/or.2009.e6.
We describe a healthy 40-year old professional hockey player with an asymptomatic sternal non-union following aortic root surgery. The purpose of this case report is to make orthopedic surgeons aware of the possibility of this complication following sternotomy, and to discuss the considerations involved in return to play in contact sports. We will discuss our work-up, evaluation, and management of a sternal non-union in a professional athlete. Patient's consent has been obtained.
我们描述了一名40岁健康的职业曲棍球运动员，在主动脉根部手术后出现无症状的胸骨不愈合。本病例报告的目的是让骨科医生意识到胸骨切开术后出现这种并发症的可能性，并讨论恢复接触性运动所涉及的注意事项。我们将讨论我们对一名职业运动员胸骨不愈合的检查、评估和处理。已获得患者同意。
