title: A unique two-level noncontiguous ligamentous flexion-distraction injury in the thoracolumbar spine.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York 14624, USA.
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Ketz
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Molinari
mesh_terms: 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