Limbus fracture

Case contributed by Maxymyshyn Nazar
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Previous history of trauma and lower back pain.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
ct

There are fracture of posterior apophysal ring of L2, L3 with displacement of bony fragment into spinal canal.

Case Discussion

NECT of lumbar spine shows fractures of posterior apophyseal ring at level L2, L3 with posterior displacement of bony fragment and mild compression of thecal sac.

Diagnosis: Limbus fracture.

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