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A transverse process fracture is a type of spinal fracture caused by rotation or extreme lateral bending. It does not usually affect stability or require surgery, but may cause back pain and nerve compression.
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21 mar 2023 · Transverse process fractures (TPF) of the thoracic and lumbar spine have become increasingly identified due to CT imaging. Spine service consultation is common for further evaluation and management. There are several studies that demonstrate no difference in clinical outcome with or without spine service intervention.
The transverse process is the bony projection on either side of your vertebrae (the bones that make up your spinal column). They’re usually caused by traumas like any other type of broken bone. Some transverse process fractures are caused by osteoporosis weakening your bones without you knowing.
BACKGROUND: Transverse process fractures (TPFs) are commonly encountered in trauma patients and are often associated with polytrauma. While traditionally considered stable injuries, recent research suggests their significance in spinal trauma may be under-estimated.
In English literature, it has been well documented that the lumbar vertebral transverse process fractures usually occur after higher energy traumas and must be evaluated extensively as it may be associated with serious other visceral injuries. [1 – 3] Fractures of the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae may result from direct blunt trau...
Thoracic transverse process fractures (TTPFs) are injuries that go unnoticed during traditional autopsies, as demonstrated by a lack of medicolegal publications regarding TTPFs. However, postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) has made detection of this type of injury easy.
8 lip 2020 · This study showed that a fracture of the transverse process was the most common lumbar spine fracture in the setting of trauma at our institution. Transverse process fractures accounted for 70% of all lumbar spine fractures and occurred in 60.1% of all patients with fractures.
