Anterior wedge compression fracture of vertebra

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• Compression fracture of the anterior part of vertebral body occurring in forward flexion
• Usually does not produce neurological deficits
• It is a stable fracture as only the anterior column of spine is involved
• Caused by : Road traffic accidents, Fall from height
• Predisposing factors : Osteoporosis

1. Denis’ three column concept of spine stability
2. Healed fracture rib
3. Orthopaedics – MCQ 38 – Fracture dislocation of cervical spine
4. Nerve injury in supracondylar fracture of humerus