A3 Incomplete burst fractures

Type A3 burst injuries are fractures of a single endplate. There may be a vertical fracture of the lamina. The posterior tension band is maintained.

$Thoracic and Lumbar Fractures: Rationale for fracture classification$

CT/radiograph images are examined to determine the fracture type.

Diagnosis: X-ray/ CT, A3 – Incomplete burst

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