Empty vertebral body sign
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Empty vertebral body sign
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Empty vertebral body sign is a radiological sign used for diagnosing any injury with flexion-distraction mechanism of the vertebrae, particularly Chance fracture of the vertebrae. In Chance fracture, there is disruption and angulation superiorly or inferiorly of posterior elements of the vertebrae. As a result, the affected vertebral body is seen as radiolucent in the anterio-posterior view.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empty_vertebral_body_sign
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2023-09-22T00:02:41Z
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