This x-ray shows a fracture of a vertebra following a high velocity road traffic accident.
The lateral view nearby shows the extent of the damage to the individual bone.
This is a good case to think about the management of major trauma in general and the risks, management and complications of this serious injury.
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Discussion on management at the end of week2 on DundeeBones.
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