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Burst fracture

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell from height.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
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Burst fracture with retopulsion into the spinal canal, compressing the thecal sac.

Case Discussion

A case of unstable burst fracture. Any spinal fracture is considered to be stable as long as the middle column remains intact.

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