Presentation
Car accident.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Acute vertebral body compression fractures
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Anterior column acute compression fractures of L4 and L5. Note the subtle cortical buckling anteriorly. Fracture of the L2 spinous process.
From the case:
Acute vertebral body compression fractures
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MRI confirms marrow edema in association with the L4 and L5 vertebral fractures. No discoligamentous injury.
Case Discussion
Typical appearance of stable vertebral body compression fractures involving the anterior column at L4 and L5.
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