Traumatic Vertebral Fractures

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Traumatic Vertebral Fractures

Progression

  • When did disease process start
  • Initial versus subsequent visit

Location

  • Site including laterality, where appropriate
  • All vertebrae involved (L4, L5, S1)

Acuity

  • N/A

Name

  • Open or closed
  • Displaced or nondisplaced
  • Level of vertebral column:
    • Displaced versus nondisplaced
    • Part of vertebra fractured (posterior arch)
    • Stable versus unstable burst fracture

Necessary Procedures

  • Internal fixation, discectomy (specify if complete or partial disc removed), fusion (specify anterior/posterior), vertebroplasty, replacement vertebral disc with prosthesis

Other

  • Associated fractures (pelvic ring or femoral neck fracture) or spinal cord injuries

Why

  • Traumatic spondylolithesis