A 45-year-old patient presents with chronic lower back pain. X-ray shows anterior displacement of a vertebral body. What is the likely diagnosis?
ASpondylosis
BCompression fracture
COsteoporosis
DSpondylolisthesis
A 35-year-old male presents to the emergency department following a high-speed motor vehicle accident. He complains of severe lower back pain but denies any loss of consciousness or abdominal pain. A lateral X-ray of the lumbar spine is obtained, as shown in the image. The image reveals a horizontal fracture through the vertebral body, extending through the posterior elements. Based on the clinical presentation and imaging findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?
ABurst fracture
BCompression fracture
CChance fracture
DSpondylolisthesis
X-ray spine of a child is shown. What is the probable diagnosis?
ABamboo spine
BNormal spine
CIvory spine
DRugger Jersey spine
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