J Korean Neurotraumatol Soc.  2008 Dec;4(2):97-100. 10.13004/jknts.2008.4.2.97.

A Golf-Related Multiple Spinous Process Fracture (Clay-Shoveler's Fracture) of Cervico-Thoracic Spine: A Case Report

• Ok YC
• Lee RS
• Joe KY
• Lim JS
• Park S

• KMID: 2156158
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.13004/jknts.2008.4.2.97

Abstract

There has been a rapid increase in popularity of Golfer in South of Korea, from 1.25-1.95 million in 2004 to 3.0-3.5 million in 2007. According to golf's growing popularity, physicians need to be aware of golf-related injuries. We report an unusual case of multiple isolated cervical spinous process fractures after golf with 4 years serial radiographic follow up.

Keyword

Trauma; Golf; Spinal fracture

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Golf
Korea
Spinal Fractures

Figure

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  FIGURE 1 Simple X-ray C-7 spinous process avulsion fracture with inferior displacement.

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  FIGURE 2 Cervicothoracic CT shown C-7 and T-1 spinous process fracture. CT: computerized tomography.

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  FIGURE 3 Follow-up CT Revisit after one year due to same symptom. The C-7 to T-4 multiple spinous process fracture is shown. The patient has been exercised golfing for one year continuously. CT: computerized tomography.

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  FIGURE 4 Follow-up CT The C-7 and T-1 shown mal-union. From T-2 to T-5, spinous process shown complete union. CT: computerized tomography.

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