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A member asked:
What is the medical term for ongoing sterum pain after heart bypass surgery. currently at 7 months post op.
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Sterna Pain: But needs evaluated for infection, instability, non-union of the bone sections. Wire fracture and tenderness. See the surgeon to assess, this is longer than common.
Answered 4/1/2018
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