In the spine, the distraction in flexion-distraction fractures refers to the increase in interspinous distance and possible horizontal fracture lines through the pedicles, transverse processes, and pars interarticularis in association with an anterior wedge compression fracture.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Displacement vs. Distraction
Distraction refers to separation along the longitudinal axis of a long bone, while displacement is the degree to which the fractured ends are out of alignment with each other.
In the spine, the distraction in flexion-distraction fractures refers to the increase in interspinous distance and possible horizontal fracture lines through the pedicles, transverse processes, and pars interarticularis in association with an anterior wedge compression fracture.
In the spine, the distraction in flexion-distraction fractures refers to the increase in interspinous distance and possible horizontal fracture lines through the pedicles, transverse processes, and pars interarticularis in association with an anterior wedge compression fracture.
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