Chance fracture

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Background

  • Flexion-distraction injury
  • Often seen in children wearing seat-belt inappropriately (over abdomen)
  • High energy flexion causes fracture

Clinical Features

  • Seat belt sign
  • Chance fracture associated with 50% incidence of intra-abdominal injury

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

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