Vertebral body compression fracture - L2

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Falling down.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Marrow edema with approximately 30% loss of height of L2 vertebrae in association with the compression fracture

No disc and ligamentous injury. 

Case Discussion

Acute compression fracture of L2 vertebra without retropulsion.

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