Presentation
Fall down from a height.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Incomplete burst fracture - L1 vertebral body
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A compression fracture of L1 involving the superior endplate and posterior wall. Posterior retropulsion causing severe lumbar canal stenosis and local cord compression.
Case Discussion
Traumatic spinal compression fracture of L1 can be described as an incomplete burst fracture given only one endplate is involved (as well as the posterior wall).