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Why does my sternum hurt? i can pop my sternum as if it were a knuckle. also it hurts when i do certain exercises or movements.

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Get it investigated.: It sounds like you might have a fracture of the bone itself or its cartilage at its upper or lower end. It should be investigated with xrays, ct scan, MRI &/or a bone scan. See your doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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