| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5652939 | Injury | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The concomitant sternal fracture is an indicator for an unstable burst fracture, type B or C fracture of the thoracic spine, which requires surgical stabilization. If sternal and thoracic spine fractures are located in the same segment, a highly rotationally unstable type C fracture has to be expected.
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Authors
Mario M.D., Christian von Rüden, Hauke Callsen, Jan Friederichs, Sven Hungerer, Volker Bühren, Alexander Woltmann, Christian Hierholzer,