Citation

Weisskopf M, Hoffmann R, Sudkamp NP, Haas NP. Unfallchirurg 1996; 99(7): 520-524.

Vernacular Title

Densfraktur und Mehrfachfraktur der Brustwirbelsaule nach Sturz aus grosser Hohe.

Affiliation

Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Virchow-Klinikum, Humboldt-Universität Berlin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8928022

Abstract

Multiple level spine fractures after a fall from a great height frequently cause a neurological deficit with paraplegia. In general, survival after a free fall from 20 m height without any neurological deficit is very unlikely. Since a considerable part of the trauma may not be detected by conventional radiograms, it is recommended that CT scans of all affected spine regions always be carried out with 2 D reconstructions. In addition, 3 D reconstructions should be performed if rotatory instability is suspected. This case report illustrates the management and diagnostic problems of a serial spine trauma.

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