Flexion-distraction spinal fracture

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient was injured in a car accident.

Patient Data

Age: 40
Gender: Male

Case Discussion

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

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