Spinous Process Fracture
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Classification / Treatment |
| Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History |
Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis |
| Anatomy |
Complications |
| Clinical Evaluation |
Follow-up Care |
| Xray / Diagnositc Tests |
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Spinous Process Fracture ICD-9
- 805 Fracture of vertbral column without spinal cord injury; neural arch, spine, spinous process
Spinous Process Fracture Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History
- Generally caused by direct blow over the posterior spine.
Spinous Process Fracture Anatomy
Spinous Process Fracture Clinical Evaluation
Spinous Process Fracture Xray / Diagnositc Tests
- A/P and lateral views of the affected level of the spine indicated.
- CT scan indicated to rule out associated spinal fractures
Spinous Process Fracture Classification / Treatment
- Isolated spinous process fracture: CT scan indicated to rule out associated injury. If CT confirms isolated injury lateral flexion/extension views are indicated to rule out dynamic instability. If normal mobilize as tolerated.
- Spinous process fracture with associated spine injury: treatment is determined per associated injury.
Spinous Process Fracture Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis
- Intraabdominal injury
- Spine fracture
Spinous Process Fracture Complications
- Misssed associated abdominal / spine injury.
Spinous Process Fracture Follow-up Care
- Symptomatic. No bracing or activity restrictions are required for isolated SP
Spinous Process Fracture Review References
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