Multiple contiguous spinous process fractures, a case report and literature review. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pinto, Eduardo Moreira; Teixeira, Artur; Frada, Ricardo; Sousa, Rui; Veigas, Tânia; Miranda, António
• Is Part Of: Trauma case reports. Volume 42(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Spinous process -- Spine fracture -- Clay-shoveler's fracture; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2022.100683
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6440

Abstract

Abstract: Contiguous spinous process fractures are an extremely rare event with only a few cases described in the literature. They are usually stable lesions treated with analgesic medication, immobilization, physical activity restriction for 4 to 6 weeks and close surveillance. These fractures appear to have a significant risk of nonunion, despite the good reported results. We report a case of a 61 years-old male patient who suffered eight contiguous spinous process fractures following a tractor accident.