Back & Neck Pain
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Back & Neck Pain

Burst Fracture

By Anne Asher, About.com

Updated March 27, 2005

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

See More About:
Definition:

A burst fracture is a compression fracture in which the entire spinal vertebra breaks.

Explore Back & Neck Pain
About.com Special Features
Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
Back & Neck Pain
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Back & Neck Pain
  4. Back - Neck Injury
  5. Spinal Fracture
  6. Burst Fracture Definition>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.