Presentation
Vertebral fracture sustained in a fall 3 weeks ago. Newly developed cauda equina syndrome.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
L3 burst fracture with cauda equina compression
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Progressive height loss of the fractured L3 vertebral body and narrowing of the spinal canal compared with a CT obtained at the time of the accident (see below).
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CT obtained 3 wk earlier after the accident.
Incomplete burst fracture.