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XR T/L spine AP.
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T12-L1 anterior syndesmophyte disruption [Figures 1 and 2]. The thoracic CT showed an acute chalkstick fracture of L1 extending posteriorly to the left L1 pedicle adjacent to the transpedicular screw and extending through to the calcified posterior interspinous ligament [Figure 3]. The previous T8-L1 posterior transpedicular screws fixation demonstrated no new pathology and/or periprosthetic loosening.
XR T/L spine Lateral.
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T12-L1 anterior syndesmophyte disruption [Figures 1 and 2]. The thoracic CT showed an acute chalkstick fracture of L1 extending posteriorly to the left L1 pedicle adjacent to the transpedicular screw and extending through to the calcified posterior interspinous ligament [Figure 3]. The previous T8-L1 posterior transpedicular screws fixation demonstrated no new pathology and/or periprosthetic loosening.
Thoracic CT for operative planning.
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T12-L1 anterior syndesmophyte disruption [Figures 1 and 2]. The thoracic CT showed an acute chalkstick fracture of L1 extending posteriorly to the left L1 pedicle adjacent to the transpedicular screw and extending through to the calcified posterior interspinous ligament [Figure 3]. The previous T8-L1 posterior transpedicular screws fixation demonstrated no new pathology and/or periprosthetic loosening.
XR T/L spine AP 1 month post discharge.
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One month later, the patient's neurological examination and X-rays remained unchanged [Figures 4 and 5].
XR T/L spine Lateral 1 month post discharge.
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One month later, the patient's neurological examination and X-rays remained unchanged [Figures 4 and 5].