Presentation
Involved in high speed motor vehicle accident (seatbelt applied). Chance fracture of L1 treated with metallic stabilization procedure
Patient Data
Typical hyperflexion Chance fracture of L1 with compression of the vertberal body and horizontal fractures traversing the pedicles, transverse processes and spinous process with a gap in the spinous process fracture fragments.
Following reduction of the fractures and insertion of bipedicular screws at T12 (above) and L2 (below) the fracture sites, alignment is now almost anatomical
Case Discussion
Given that all 3 spinal "columns" (Denis) are disruptured, this is a highly unstable injury that is surgically treated to prevent progressive kyphosis. Treatment is by metallic stabilization (above and below) in extension after fracture reduction.
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