| Literature DB >> 25558332 |
Whoan Jeang Kim1, Yong Joo Chi1, Kyung Hoon Park1, Won Sik Choy1.
Abstract
Cases of over 5-level spinous process fractures are extremely rare. Thoracolumbar region of spine is superimposed on ribs; and as such additional studies such as computerized tomography are needed to diagnose fractures in this region. We report a case of 11 contiguous level thoracolumbar spinous process fractures, which has been treated conservatively.Entities:
Keywords: Multilevel spinous process fractures; Thoracolumbar spine
Year: 2014 PMID: 25558332 PMCID: PMC4278995 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2014.8.6.852
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Asian Spine J ISSN: 1976-1902