Burst fracture
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A burst fracture is a type of spinal injury in which a vertebra breaks under strong compression, with pieces shattering in all directions. Burst fractures are very severe, and require immediate hospitalization and surgery; patients are often unable and often cause spinal cord injury. They are often caused by car accidents or by falls. A burst fracture is often treated with a type of surgery called a "spinal fusion".
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