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. Three column concept of spine stability
2. Galeazzi’s Fracture – X-ray
3. Undisplaced fracture – Inferior pubic ramus
4. Healed fracture rib