Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2734862 Radiography 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

This case report presents a case of a Fielding and Hawkins Type I AARF in an adult following trauma. It is presented to draw attention to the medical and technical details associated with the management of this rare spinal injury. The importance of imaging in the diagnosis and management of AARF is discussed. Early recognition and treatment of AARF is paramount in the avoidance of subsequent deformity and instability in these patients and are the key to the prevention of operable treatment.

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