Discussion Findings — Anterior wedge compression fracture of T6 — Distraction fracture of posterior elements — Splenic laceration and hemop...
Discussion
Findings
— Anterior wedge compression fracture of T6
— Distraction fracture of posterior elements
— Splenic laceration and hemoperitoneum
Differential
— Chance fracture
— Burst fracture
— Osteoporotic compression fracture
— Pathologic compression
fracture
Chance fracture
- Flexion-distraction injury, seat-belt fracture
- Compression injury of anterior column
- Distraction injury of middle and posterior columns
- Usually occurs at T11-L3
- Disrupts posterior longitudinal ligament and interspinous ligaments
- The abdominal injury usually present
