Multiple contiguous spinous process fractures, a case report and literature review

Trauma Case Rep. 2022 Aug 1:42:100683. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2022.100683. eCollection 2022 Dec.

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.

Keywords: Clay-shoveler's fracture; Spine fracture; Spinous process.

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  • Case Reports