Spinal fractures can be potentially unstable and they may result in significant morbidity. Appropriate and prompt imaging plays an important role in the management of these patients by delineating the anatomy, extent of injury and associated complications. We present a simple case of a vertebral burst fracture to illustrate the role of imaging.
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