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A unique two-level noncontiguous ligamentous flexion-distraction injury in the thoracolumbar spine
John P Ketz1, Robert W Molinari
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York 14624, USA.
Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine
|November 4, 2005
Abstract:
The authors report the case of a patient who sustained traumatic two-level noncontiguous ligamentous flexion-distraction injuries in the thoracolumbar spine. To the best of their knowledge, this is the first reported case of this combined injury pattern.

