Chance fracture of the upper thoracic spine.

AJR Am J Roentgenol

Radiological Sciences, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, 1200 Everett Dr., Rm. ET 1606, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.

Published: November 2004

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