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How can the spinal column have a one hundred percent subluxation?

High energy injuries are the cause of complete subluxation of the spinal column. This is also called spondyloptosis. Motor vehicle crashes, structural collapse are examples of the more common causes for spondyloptosis.

Reference: 

S. Yadla, et al. Traumatic spondyloptosis of the thoracolumbar spine.Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine August 2008. Volume 9, Number 2. Pp.145-151.


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