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The number of fractures identified at each spinal level
| Spinal level | Acute fracture on MR scan | Positive closed-fist percussion sign | Positive supine sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| T11 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| T12 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| L1 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| L2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| L3 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| L4 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| L5 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 48 | 42 | 39 |
