Unusual mechanism of Chance fracture in an adolescent.

Creator(s)

Jane F. Knapp, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
A P. Harakas
R K. Edwards
J F. Sarwark

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-1987

Abstract

Transverse fractures of the vertebral arch or Chance fractures are rare in children. The few cases described have been associated with lap-type seat belt use. The adolescent female reported sustained a transverse fracture of L2 from a fall. This is an unusual mechanism of injury producing a Chance-type fracture in an adolescent.

Journal Title

Pediatric emergency care

Volume

3

Issue

4

First Page

256

Last Page

257

MeSH Keywords

Accidental Falls; Adolescent; Female; Fractures, Closed; Humans; Immobilization; Lumbar Vertebrae

Keywords

Chance fracture; Broken back; Accidental fall

Recommended Citation

Knapp, J. F., Harakas, A. P., Edwards, R. K., Sarwark, J. F. Unusual mechanism of Chance fracture in an adolescent. Pediatric emergency care 3, 256-257 (1987).