Double Level Extension-Distraction Thoracic Spine Injuries with Concomitant Double Level Sternal Fractures: A Case Report
Extension-distraction injury of the spine is rare. A majority of these cases occur in the cervical region and at an isolated level. Rare instances of this injury have been described in an ankylosed or fused spine. This case report describes a rare two level extension-distraction thoracic spine injur...
Main Authors: | CK Lee, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2011-03-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://morthoj.org/2011v5n1/Thoracic_Spine_Injuries.pdf |
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