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Chance Fracture Flashcards

1
Q

Which spinal fracture has a high incidence of associated GI injuries?

A

Chance fracture (flexion-distraction injury)

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What is the mechanism of injury in a Chance fracture?

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The anterior column fails in compression, the middle and posterior columns fail in tension.

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How do Chance fractures and burst fractures differ in fixation method?

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Chance fractures are compressed and burst fractures are distracted.

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How are stable Chance fractures treated?

Unstable?

A

TLSO

anterior/posterior instrumentation fusion for unstable injuries

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