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. 2016 Jan-Mar;7(1):45-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2015.04.010. Epub 2015 Jul 3.

Contiguous multiple cervicothoracic spinous process fractures in an adult: A case report

Gaurav Kumar Upadhyaya  1 , Ajay Shukla  1 , Vijay Kumar Jain  1 , Skand Sinha  1 , R K Arya  1 , Ananta Kumar Naik  1
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Contiguous multiple cervicothoracic spinous process fractures in an adult: A case report

Gaurav Kumar Upadhyaya et al. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2016 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Fracture of isolated spinous processes at multiple levels is a rare injury. Herein, we present a 45-year-old male with cervical pain and swelling following a road traffic accident. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed fractures of spinous process from C7 to D6 vertebra. The patient was managed with rest, analgesics and immobilization. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient is doing well without any neurological problem.

Keywords: Clay shoveler's fracture; Magnetic resonance imaging; Multiple; Spinous process.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
Radiograph of cervicothoracic spine showing loss of spinous process of C7 vertebra.
Figs. 2 and 3
Figs. 2 and 3
CT sagittal view and reconstruction of cervicothoracic spine showing fracture of spinous process at multiple levels.
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Figs. 4 and 5
MRI of cervicothoracic spine sagittal view T1w and T2w images showing fracture of spinous process at multiple levels with soft tissue edema (hematoma).
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