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Fracture sacrum.

A S Dogra1, A R Karkhanis, R V Asurlekar

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai.

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A rare sacral fracture case involving combined transverse and vertical components, alongside an L1 compression fracture, showed significant recovery with conservative treatment. This study highlights successful non-surgical management for complex sacral injuries with neurological deficits.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Sacral fractures are uncommon, with combined transverse and vertical patterns being exceptionally rare.
  • Neurological deficits associated with sacral fractures can lead to significant morbidity.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a rare combined transverse and vertical sacral fracture and a concurrent L1 compression fracture.
  • The patient exhibited neurological deficits secondary to the sacral fracture.

Findings:

  • Conservative management, including non-surgical interventions, led to significant neurological and functional recovery over a six-month follow-up period.
  • The L1 compression fracture also resolved favorably under conservative care.

Implications:

  • This case suggests that conservative management can be a viable and effective option for select complex sacral fractures with neurological compromise.
  • Further research into non-operative treatment protocols for rare sacral fracture patterns is warranted.

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