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Bipolar Boogieman - 20 Mar 2006 23:24 GMT

I had a CABG 5x a little over 3 years ago. Recently, I strained my chest at
work and had to be placed on restrictions.

My question is "what is the *official* diagnosis called for straining a
post-CABG sternum?"

Thanks.

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Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 21 Mar 2006 00:32 GMT

>I had a CABG 5x a little over 3 years ago. Recently, I strained my chest at
> work and had to be placed on restrictions.
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>
> Thanks.

believe me after 5 years your sternum should be stronger than before...the
wires are still in!!!

me thinks your job is being cautious to protect themselves...but I wouldn't
worry too much...nearly impossible to split that sternum now..

good luck

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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 21 Mar 2006 14:59 GMT

> I had a CABG 5x a little over 3 years ago. Recently, I strained my chest at
> work and had to be placed on restrictions.
>
> My question is "what is the *official* diagnosis called for straining a
> post-CABG sternum?"

The same as straining a normal sternum:

costochondritis

> Thanks.

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