Presentation
Car accident.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Subtle superior endplate compression fracture at T12 with associated widening of the T11-12 interspinous distance suggesting posterior ligamentous complex disruption.
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MRI confirms the T12 vertebral body fracture and also suggests microtrabecular fracture of the T11 vertebral body. There is complete rupture of the T11-12 ligamentum flavum, interspinous and supraspinous ligaments.
Case Discussion
Complete tear of the T11-12 posterior ligamentous complex in association with vertebral body fractures. The normal and torn appearances of the ligamentum flavum and supraspinous ligament are well appreciated in this patient.
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