Isolated multiple lumbar transverse process fractures with spinal instability: an uncommon yet serious association

ConclusionsThis is the first case description of association of multisegmental lumbar transverse process fractures with notoriously unstable injuries of the major soft-tissue stabilizers of the spine presenting subtle changes on CT images. When a seemingly benign spinal injury is caused by high-energy trauma, careful scrutiny for associated instability is needed. In this case, the standing in-brace X-ray was able to avoid a misdiagnosis and potentially unfavourable outcome.

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Source: European Spine Journal - August 11, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research