More than 300,000 sternotomies are performed every year in the United States, most commonly for coronary bypass surgery and mitral aortic valve replacement. Patients are encouraged not to lift more ...

More than 300,000 sternotomies are performed every year in the United States, most commonly for coronary bypass surgery and mitral aortic valve replacement. Patients are encouraged not to lift more ...

Last August, Bobby Brackens had open heart surgery and a quadruple bypass, which required doctors to "crack" his sternum. "Yes, there was lots of pain," said Brackens, 51. "Of course, they give you ...