Diferencia entre revisiones de «Thoracic burst fracture»
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
* Unstable | *Unstable | ||
* Can occur with or without injury to posterior elements (posterior involvement increases risk for neuro deficits) | *Can occur with or without injury to posterior elements (posterior involvement increases risk for neuro deficits) | ||
* Be certain not to mistakenly call a burst fracture a wedge fracture | *Be certain not to mistakenly call a burst fracture a wedge fracture | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revisión del 09:41 9 jul 2016
Background
- Unstable
- Can occur with or without injury to posterior elements (posterior involvement increases risk for neuro deficits)
- Be certain not to mistakenly call a burst fracture a wedge fracture
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Thoracic Trauma
- Airway/Pulmonary
- Cardiac/Vascular
- Musculoskeletal
- Other
Workup
- Obtain CT if unsure (vs. wedge)