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  • 1Indiana University Health West Hospital, Avon, IN, USA.

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  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Low back pain is a common emergency department complaint.
  • Traumatic injuries, such as falls, can cause spinal fractures.
  • Radiographs are standard imaging but may miss subtle fractures.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old male presented with low back pain after a fall.
  • Initial thoracic and lumbar spine radiographs were normal.
  • Computed tomography (CT) was performed due to persistent suspicion of fracture.

Findings:

  • CT revealed multilevel, small end-plate compression defects, primarily at T12-L1.
  • Mild anterior wedging and a small bone fragment retropulsion at L1 were noted.
  • These findings indicate subtle fractures not apparent on initial radiographs.

Implications:

  • CT imaging is crucial for detecting subtle spinal fractures missed by radiographs.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of spinal fractures is essential for appropriate management.
  • This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging in trauma patients with suspected fractures.