Minimal trauma causing fractures in patients with spinal cord injury.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The osteoporosis that accompanies spinal cord injury renders bones more susceptible to fracture following minor degrees of trauma. Diagnosis is often delayed due to a subtle presentation with non-specific signs. Three cases are reported that illustrate characteristic features of long-bone fractures in spinal cord injury.
Medical subject headings
- Femoral Fractures
- Hip Fractures
- Paraplegia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Tibial Fractures