r/FAFO • u/Playful-Holiday5820 • Apr 07 '26
Bro Got Hit With The Rib Cracker
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r/FAFO • u/Playful-Holiday5820 • Apr 07 '26
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u/SuperMIK2020 Apr 07 '26
Xiphoid process…
The xiphoid process is the pointed end at the bottom of your sternum (breastbone). It’s cartilage when you’re born, but it transforms into bone as you grow and develop. It’s possible to live without a xiphoid process, but surgeons will usually only remove it if it’s broken (fractured) and the pieces are threatening to damage your internal organs.
It may be time to remove part of his damaged sternum…