Abstract
A 67-year-old patient suffered a fall and sustained injuries to the thorax, combined with fractures of the ribs, sternum and thoracic spine. Her pre-existing kyphosis (caused by osteoporotic vertebral collapse) increased in severity. There was a clear relationship between a sternal fracture, deterioration of thoracic kyphosis and a fracture of the thoracic spine.
Keywords: Key words Sternal fracture, Thoracic spine, Kyphosis
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Received: 7 December 1996 Revised: 5 May 1997 Accepted: 26 May 1997