Re: Question wedge deformity

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Wedge Deformity

In most compression fractures, an anterior depression of the vertebral

body occurs, creating a triangular wedge shape. The posterior

vertebral height remains uncompromised, differentiating a traumatic

fracture from a pathologic fracture. This wedging may create angular

kyphosis in the adjacent area. The superior endplate is far more often

involved than the inferior endplate.

Up to 30% or greater loss in anterior height may be required before the

deformity is readily apparent on conventional lateral radiographs of the spine.

Normal variant anterior wedging of 10-to-15%, or 1-3 mm, is common throughout

the thoracic spine most marked at T11-L2.9,10

In all compression fractures, there should be clear differentiation from an

underlying pathology that has produced the fracture. Key features of pathologic

fractures may be identified by loss of the posterior body height, pedicle, and

other sites of destruction. A paraspinal mass on MR imaging with abnormal marrow

can be demonstrated.

Blessed be,

Ms.Katurah

Hello CP friends, could anybody tell me what a spine " wedge deformity " is.