Fig. 3a.

Lateral thoracolumbar x-ray showing the recurrent posttraumatic fracture of Th12 as well as the fracture of the anteroinferior surface of the Th11 vertebral body. An obvious kyphosis at the same levels is also seen. b Sagittal reformatted CT image revealing the Th11 and Th12 vertebral bodies' fractures. Also perceived is a signal change in the posterosuperior area of the L1 vertebra. c Sagittal T2-weighted MR image confirming the Th11 and Th12 fractures. A signal change in keeping with an impact fracture of the posterosuperior bone of the L1 vertebra is also seen.