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 Chest
Injuries to the chest are not common. Only 0 - 5% of all sports injuries are chest injuries.

However, these injuries may be dangerous, and demand immediate medical attention. Chest (thoracic) injuries include rib contusions, rib fractures, costochondral separation and dislocation, sternum fracture, muscle injuries, injuries to the lungs, heart contusions and even sudden death syndrome in some contact sports.
01. Fractured collarbone (clavicle)
The collarbone runs along the front of the shoulder to the breastbone (sternum). A fracture involves a partial or total crack through the bone.
Read		02. Fracture of the breastbone
A fracture of the sternum usually results from a high-impact blow to the chest.
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03. Heart attack
A heart attack is the death of heart muscle due to the complete blockage of a diseased coronary artery due to a blood clot.
Read		04. Heart attack: minutes matter
Six minutes is the maximum amount of time you have to save someone's life after they suffer cardiac arrest. That means that it's extremely important to know and understand the threat of cardia...
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05. Sudden death kills 2 000 a year
Sudden cardiac death claims the lives of as many as 2 000 young South Africans per year who are seemingly healthy and who show no signs of heart disease.
Read		06. Hein breaks ribs on bike
Survivor SA's Hein has broken two ribs after a quad bike accident. Will he be fit enough to attend the finale of Survivor? We investigate the basics of a rib injury.
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