Presentation
High speed MBA (200km/hr drag race).
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Thoracic spine fracture-dislocation
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T11/T12 lateral dislocation. Left hemithorax opacification likely due to haemothorax. No pneumthorax or rib fracture.
From the case:
Thoracic spine fracture-dislocation
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T11/12 dislocation.
Case Discussion
CT confirmed fracture-dislocation through T11 and the T11/12 disc space. MRI showed transection of the cord.
The patient was paraplegic at presentation. The dislocation was reduced and posterior stabilisation performed.