Pincer Fracture

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Kneifzangenfrakturen

Pincer fractures, also known as pincer fractures, are usually traumatic fractures of the spine that act mechanically like a pair of pincers. The inferior and superior endplates are destroyed and damage the adjacent intervertebral discs.

Classification

According to the AO Classification, pincer fractures are classified as A2 fractures.

Imaging

Pincer Fracture CT
Depiction of a pincer fracture of L4 on CT.

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