X-ray scan of a 30-year-old patient with a thoracic spine fracture due to a paragliding accident. The scan shows a Chance fracture of the T12 thoracic vertebra. Chance fractures involve all 3 columns of the spine and result from flexion-distraction injuries. They commonly occur at the thoracolumbar junction and often associated with a seat belt injury in car accidents. | |
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