Burst fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray
Download
Info

Single lateral view of the thoracolumbar junction demonstrates a burst fracture of what appears to be L1. 

ct
This study is a stack
Axial bone
window
Sagittal
bone window
Download
Info

CT confirms the presence of a burst fracture with retropulsion of the upper half of the vertebra and significant loss of height particularly anteriorly. 

mri
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
Sagittal
T2
Sagittal
T1
Download
Info

Burst fracture with retropulsed fragment, which narrows the central canal. No abnormal spinal cord signal. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.