ISSN:
1432-0932
Keywords:
Key words Sternal fracture
;
Thoracic spine
;
Kyphosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 67-year-old patient suffered a fall and sustained injuries to the thorax, combined with fractures of the ribs, sternum and thoracic spine. Her pre-existing kyphosis (caused by osteoporotic vertebral collapse) increased in severity. There was a clear relationship between a sternal fracture, deterioration of thoracic kyphosis and a fracture of the thoracic spine.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005860050031
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