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| Indications for sternal stabilization |
| Severe or persistent pain |
| Respiratory failure or dependency on mechanical ventilation |
| Shifted, overlapping or impacted fractures |
| Deformity or instability of the sternum |
| Nonunion |
| Hunched posture and restricted movement of the trunk |
