Increased kyphosis by a combination of fractures of the sternum and thoracic spine |
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| Authors: | J M Klaase K W Zimmerman E F M Veldhuis |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Surgery, Traumatology Department, University Hospital Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Postbox 30.001, NL-9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands Fax +31-50-3614873, NL |
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| 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.
Received: 7 December 1996 Revised: 5 May 1997 Accepted: 26 May 1997 |
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| Keywords: | Sternal fracture Thoracic spine Kyphosis |
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