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==Background==
[[Thoracic_and_lumbar_spine_trauma#Chance_Fracture]]
*A type of flexion-distraction injury
*Often seen in children wearing seat-belt inappropriately (over abdomen)
*High energy flexion  causes anterior compression w/ transverse fracture through vertebral body
*Unstable fracture
 
==Clinical Features==
*Seat belt sign
*Chance fracture associated with 50% incidence of intra-abdominal injury
*Most often T11 - L2
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
*Anterior compression fracture
 
==Diagnosis==
*via CT scan
*Radiographs show significant distraction of middle and posterior ligamentous structures
 
==Management==
 
==Disposition==
 
==See Also==
 
==External Links==
 
==References==
*Tintinalli
 
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