Increased kyphosis by a combination of fractures of the sternum and thoracic spine.

Autor: Klaase, J. M., Zimmerman, K. W., Veldhuis, E. F. M., Veldhuis, E F
Zdroj: European Spine Journal; Feb1998, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p69-71, 3p
Abstrakt: 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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