14-year-old boy with lower back pain stemming from fall

This patient suffered a stable fracture of the L3 vertebra, confirmed by CT. He was discharged home with instructions to follow up with an orthopedist.

While this patient did not experience a direct blow to the back, the mechanism of injury, in combination with point tenderness, mandates imaging.

This case serves as an important reminder about high-impact injuries.

Case presented by Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM, Terem Emergency
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Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM

Clinical Researcher at TEREM Emergency Services