Can you fracture your sternum (breastbone) by pushing on a stubborn gate with your hands and arms? Yes if your name is Carolyn Freeman Perkins ! This morning I was moving Jami's lawn chairs from her garage to her patio. I was trying to open the wooden gate to the yard when I heard a pop. Luckily I had the chair there to sit in. When I could get up I had to call Jami who was upstairs. After she got me up, we headed to the ER in Pearland. Much to their surprise my sternum was fractured. After getting prescription of pain medicine we headed back to Livingston. I am fine when I am perfectly still. It only hurts when I try to move or take a deep breath. This too will pass. UcenterDress simple and casual wedding collections in short length