A broken sternum is a break in your breastbone. Learn about the causes, signs, potential complications, and ways to help your body recover.

To make sure your sternum heals properly, your surgeon will give you sternal precautions — a list of actions and activities to avoid. During heart surgery, your breastbone (sternum) is split.

Able Medical received 510(k) clearance of the Valkyrie™ Thoracic Fixation System, a breakthrough, fully disposable bioactive sternal plating system.