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case_images: Sagittal CT image of thoraco-lumbar spine demonstrating transverse fracture and dislocation of the T10 vertebra (triangle arrow). Thick ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament extending more than 4 contiguous vertebral bodies can be seen (arrow).
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case_images: CT scan of the torso identified transverse fracture and dislocation of the T10 vertebra with extensively ossified anterior longitudinal ligament in the thoracic and lumbar spine region (Figure 1).
case_images: Bilateral hydronephrosis is visible (triangle arrow).
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case_images: Bilateral hydronephrosis was also detected (Figure 2).
case_images: Postoperative spine X-rays showing T8-L1 posterior fixation.
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case_images: The patient was immediately transferred to a tertiary care hospital where posterior fixation of the spinal fracture was successfully performed on the same day (Figure 3). The patient developed delirium and aspiration pneumonia, which was treated with antimicrobial therapy.