Which statement is true about the “three-column concept” of spinal fracture stability?
A.An unstable spine consists of bone or soft tissue injury in a single column.
B.An unstable spine involves injury to all three columns.
C.Instability results from injury to two columns plus evidence of compression of the dural tube.
D.Instability results from significant bone and/or soft tissue injury in two columns.
Answer:D
Which statement is true about the “three-column concept” of spinal fracture stability?
A.An unstable spine consists of bone or soft tissue injury in a single column. B.An unstable spine involves injury to all three columns. C.Instability results from injury to two columns plus evidence of compression of the dural tube. D.Instability results from significant bone and/or soft tissue injury in two columns.