Hyperflexion-compression fracture - cervicothoracic junction

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert , 17 Oct 2011
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 20 May 2020

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Hyperflexion-compression fracture of the 1st thoracic vertebra- cervicothoracic junction
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If you look carefully atOn the T1 and STIR images, you must suspect findings are suspicious for an injury of the right interarticular portion and inferior articular process of T1, that would mean involvement of all 3three columns. CT is mandatory for treatment planning in this situation.

  • -<p>If you look carefully at the T1 and STIR images, you must suspect an injury of the right interarticular portion and inferior articular process of T1, that would mean involvement of all <a href="/articles/three-column-concept-of-spinal-fractures">3 columns</a>. CT is mandatory for treatment planning in this situation.</p>
  • +<p>On the T1 and STIR images findings are suspicious for an injury of the right interarticular portion and inferior articular process of T1, that would mean involvement of all <a href="/articles/three-column-concept-of-spinal-fractures">three columns</a>. CT is mandatory for treatment planning in this situation.</p>

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Hyperflexion-compression fracture of the 1st thoracic vertebra
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