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What Causes Sharp Pain Around The Sternum After Being Slammed By A Horse?

My horse slammed me into the side of the trailer today while I was unloading her. She compressed my upper chest. I now have sharpish pain under my arm and beside my sternum upon deep inhalation. I am thinking it is probably strained intracostal muscles. Would you agree? Thank you
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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Hi,
It seems that this can be strain on intercostal muscles and is common with this type of injury.
But at the same time some fracture or dislocation of rib at sternal site should be ruled out.
Go for ice and cold application alternately.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain Around The Sternum After Being Slammed By A Horse?

Hi, It seems that this can be strain on intercostal muscles and is common with this type of injury. But at the same time some fracture or dislocation of rib at sternal site should be ruled out. Go for ice and cold application alternately. Ok and take care.