Imaging in Spine Surgery

Posttraumatic Syrinx

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Chance Fracture

KEY FACTS Terminology Flexion-distraction injury, seat belt fracture Compression injury of anterior column with distraction of middle and posterior columns You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…

Fracture Dislocation

KEY FACTS Terminology Transversely applied force vector, resulting in shearing injury ± flexion &/or rotation You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Thoracic and Lumbar Burst Fracture

KEY FACTS Terminology Vertebral body fracture due to axial load, involving anterior & middle, ± posterior columns Anterior: Anterior longitudinal ligament, anterior 1/2 vertebral body, & anterior anulus fibrosis Middle: Posterior longitudinal ligament, posterior 1/2 vertebral body, & posterior anulus…

Cervical Burst Fracture

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