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    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Sternal non-union is a rare but potentially symptomatic complication following sternal fractures.
    • Indications for surgical intervention are becoming clearer, with new techniques emerging to correct chest wall deformities.

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    • Two cases of aseptic sternal non-union in young patients are presented.
    • Both cases involved pseudoarthrosis and persistent pain following sternal injury (stress fracture and motor vehicle accident).

    Findings:

    • Parallel locking compression plate sternal fixation was used to manage both cases.
    • This technique effectively restored sternal position and chest wall integrity.

    Implications:

    • Sternal plating offers a viable surgical option for managing sternal non-union.
    • Emerging treatments like recombinant human parathyroid hormone and negative pressure therapy warrant further investigation.