Fracture of the lumbar vertebral apophysis

J Pediatr Orthop. 1985 Sep-Oct;5(5):550-2. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198509000-00008.

Abstract

Three cases of vertebral apophyseal fracture and displacement presenting with back pain are reported. Literature review revealed 11 other such cases, and these are compared. Computed tomography scan was found to be an excellent tool to confirm this diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Home
  • Adolescent
  • Back Pain / etiology
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / complications
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Male
  • Myelography
  • Spinal Canal / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed