Ankylosing Spondylitis : Carrot Stick Fracture

In Ankylsoing spondylitis : Carrot Stick fractures usually occur through the disco-vertebral junction in the lower cervical or upper thoracic spine. When several contiguous segments of the spine are fused, the fused column acts as a lever arm. These fractures often occur following minimal trauma due to the altered biomechanics of the spineFamous Radiology Blog http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com TeleRad Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at sales@teleradproviders.com
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