A Chance's fracture in a double level fracture of the spine

A Chance's fracture in a double level fracture of the spine

We describe a case which combines two interesting and unusual lesions. Our patient suffered a Chance's fracture of the L1 vertebra combined with a fracture of the C2 vertebra. Her recovery was uneventful. Double fractures of the spine are infrequent and are easily overlooked. The present diagno...

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Published in:Injury Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 34
Main Authors: Beldekos, A, Korres, D S, Nikolakakos, G
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands 01-07-1981
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Cervical Vertebrae - injuries
Female
Fracture Fixation
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Closed - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Closed - etiology
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Lumbar Vertebrae - injuries
Radiography
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Summary:We describe a case which combines two interesting and unusual lesions. Our patient suffered a Chance's fracture of the L1 vertebra combined with a fracture of the C2 vertebra. Her recovery was uneventful. Double fractures of the spine are infrequent and are easily overlooked. The present diagnostic and therapeutic problems.
ISSN:0020-1383
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(81)90087-5