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Abstract
Introduction
Upper thoracic spine fractures are rare as compared to other spine segments due to anatomical landmarks. If they occur, they are usually associated with paraplegia or any other neurological dysfunction. We report upper thoracic fracture without neurological dysfunction which is a rare entity along with its radiological imaging, and management plan.
Case Description
Forty-years old male presented after RTA. CT spine showed T2 vertebral body fracture with dislocation/locking of the right T2-T3 facet joint. The patient underwent surgical fixation and was neurologically intact.
Conclusion
Upper thoracic spine fracture is a rare entity due to its anatomical location. And sometimes it is missed as well. Proper imaging should be considered if there is high suspicion and early surgery is warranted to prevent permanent damage.
Ethical Consideration
This case report was compiled post informed consent from the patient about relaying clinical history and management with a view to publication. All attached imaging and clinical material were deidentified to ensure patient anonymity.
Consent
Informed consent was taken from the patient, including permission of printing his images.
Study Settings and Location
Hamad General Hospital – Surgical specialty center, Department of Neurosurgery.
Approval
Institutional approval was taken for this manuscript.
Disclosure
The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.