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Flexion-distraction spinal fracture

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Schubert

Presentation:

The patient was injured in a car accident.

Patient Data:

Age: 42
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Flexion-distraction spinal fracture
Modality: MRI

T1

Case Discussion:

The dorsal column of the 12th thoracic vertebra has failed in distraction, wheras the1st lumbar vertebra shows a compression injury.

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