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The number of acute fractures and their type in the thoracic (Th6–Th11), thoracolumbar (Th12 and L1) and the lumbar (L2–L4) spines
| Fracture type | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedge | Concave | Crush | ||
| Th6 to Th11 | 22 (76*) | 2 (7) | 5 (17) | 29 (100) |
| Th12 and L1 | 43 (72*) | 9 (15) | 8 (13) | 60 (100) |
| L2 to L4 | 9 (50) | 9 (50*) | 0 (0) | 18 (100) |
| Total | 74 (69) | 20 (19) | 13 (12) | 107 (100) |
Values represent number (%)
* P < 0.01
