Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Apr 2007
Case ReportsMultiple isolated spinous process fracture (Clay-shoveler's fracture) of cervical spine: a case report.
Fractures of isolated spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae are called as Clay shoveler's fracture. In this report, a case of 32-year-old male with multiple isolated spinous process fracture of cervical spine is reported. The patient treated conservatively with a cervical collar. These fractures may be a warning sign of more severe spinal injuries.
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This study was planned to evaluate patients with penetrating cardiac injury. ⋯ Non-survivors with penetrating cardiac injury have higher PI, PCTI, PTTI and AAST/OIS scores and they are more severely injured patients comparing to the survivors.