



Chalkstick Fracture Pre and Post Op
Hx: fall with back pain (direct impact to back) 65YO. After initial CT, patient had emergency spinal fixation the following day. They’re recovering well and walking now. Sharing this after the post the other day
- Initial CT, diagnosed with L1 chalkstick fracture
- Post orthopaedic reduction in emergency - supine horizontal beam lateral
- Post operative erect X-ray with hardware
- Post operative 3D recon from CT