Presentation
Fall from ladder
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Acute vertebral compression fracture
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Abnormal anterior step defect and line of condensation, indicating trabecular impaction, involving L2 and L3 vertebral bodies. The posterior cortices remain intact. No thecal sac compression. Intact posterior neural elements.
Case Discussion
Acute wedge compression fracture of L2 and L3.