Presentation
Fall from bike. Midline cervical tenderness.
Patient Data
Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Normal lateral cervical spine xray - 12-year-old
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Normal alignment. Normal vertebral bodies. No fracture.
Case Discussion
In pediatric patients, the process of ossification results in vertebral bodies that have a wedged appearance. This is normal and should not be confused with a compression fracture.
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