Presentation
Fall from height.
Patient Data
Age: 16 years old
Gender: Female
From the case:
Burst fracture
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Info
L3 anterior and right lateral compression fracture with disrupted posterior border and large right posterolateral retropulsion compressing the thecal sac against the posterior neural arch and compromising the right lateral recess and adjacent right neural exit foramen.
From the case:
Burst fracture
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Interpedicular distance widening on MRI.
At L2 = 23 mm
At L3 = 27 mm.
At L4 = 25 mm.
Case Discussion
Burst fracture resulting in lumbar spinal canal stenosis.
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