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Back Pain After Low-Impact Trauma


Consult Page

57F sp fall, CT T12 burst fracture.

Initial Imaging

Figure 10.1, Sagittal (A) and axial (B) non-contrast lumbar spine CT depicts T12 vertebral body (arrow) burst fracture with approximately 30% height loss and 4 mm posterior retropulsion.

Walking Thoughts

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    What was the mechanism of injury?

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    Does the patient have any neurological deficits?

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    What kind of pain does the patient have?

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    What is the baseline function and ambulatory status of the patient?

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    Has the trauma team evaluated the patient?

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    Is there concern for concomitant cervical or lumbar injuries? Is the patient in a cervical collar?

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