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Figure 1.

A 21-year-old male presents to your urgent care center complaining of back pain after falling from a ladder. He is unclear about the exact point of impact, but the pain increases with attempts to bend or twist. Examination reveals he has decreased range of motion.

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Back Pain After Falling from a Ladder