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. 1978 Mar-Apr:(131):261-5.

Collapsed vertebrae: a review of 659 autopsies

V L Fornasier, A A Czitrom
  • PMID: 657633

Collapsed vertebrae: a review of 659 autopsies

V L Fornasier et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1978 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

One hundred and thirty-three cases showing collapse of one or more vertebral bodies were found in a review of 659 autopsy specimens of the thoracolumbar spine. There are 4 types of vertebral body collapse; 2 of the 4 have clinical significance.

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