A unique two-level noncontiguous ligamentous flexion-distraction injury in the thoracolumbar spine.
The authors report the case of a patient who sustained traumatic two-level noncontiguous ligamentous flexion-distraction injuries in the thoracolumbar spine. To the best of their knowledge, this is the first reported case of this combined injury pattern.
Ketz
John P
JP
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York 14624, USA.
Molinari
Robert W
RW
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D017846:Longitudinal Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000473:pathology*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries