Eleven levels of spinous process fractures in thoracolumbar spine.

Kim, Whoan Jeang; Chi, Yong Joo; Park, Kyung Hoon; Choy, Won Sik · Asian Spine J · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cases of over 5-level spinous process fractures are extremely rare. Thoracolumbar region of spine is superimposed on ribs; and as such additional studies such as computerized tomography are needed to diagnose fractures in this region. We report a case of 11 contiguous level thoracolumbar spinous process fractures, which has been treated conservatively.

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