Presentation
Car accident. Concern for abdominal and chest injuries. CT reformats of the spine.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male




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Sagittal reformats of the thoracic and lumbar spine performed on a trauma CT of the body. There is no acute injury of the spine. The endplate irregularity seen in the lower lumbar spine is common non-traumatic finding due to disc herniation through the bony endplate known as Schmorl nodes.
Case Discussion
Sagittal reformats of the thoracic and lumbar spine performed on a trauma CT of the body. There is no acute injury.