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Diagramatic representation of stages of a compressive extension injury: (a) unilateral vertebral arch fracture (b) bilateral vertebral arch fractures, (c) bilateral vertebral arch fractures with anterior extension of the fracture, but spinal alignment maintained, (d and e) dissociation between anterior and posterior vertebral columns with progressive anterior translation
