DIAGNOSIS OF SUBTLE THORACOLUMBAR BURST FRACTURES - A NEW RADIOGRAPHIC SIGN

Authors
MCGRORY BJ VANDERWILDE RS CURRIER BL EISMONT FJ
Citation
Bj. Mcgrory et al., DIAGNOSIS OF SUBTLE THORACOLUMBAR BURST FRACTURES - A NEW RADIOGRAPHIC SIGN, Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976), 18(15), 1993, pp. 2282-2285
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) → ACNP
ISSN journal
03622436
Volume
18
Issue
15
Year of publication
1993
Pages
2282 - 2285
Database
ISI
SICI code
0362-2436(1993)18:15<2282:DOSTBF>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A previously undescribed radiographic sign, the posterior vertebral bo dy angle is successful in distinguishing subtle burst type fractures f rom compression fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. Correct diagnosi s is imperative for proper treatment and accurate prognosis. When posi tive, this sign will alert the orthopaedist so that further diagnostic testing with computed tomography or sagittal tomograms may be perform ed. The sensitivity of this sign in diagnosing subtle burst type injur ies is 75%.