Traumatic transverse fracture of sacrum with cauda equina injury--a case report and review of literature.
J Postgrad Med
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1998 Jan-Mar; 44(1): 14-5
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Fractures of the sacrum are rare and generally associated with fracture of the pelvis. Transverse fractures of the sacrum are even less frequent and neurological deficit may accompany these fractures. A case of transverse fracture sacrum with cauda equina injury treated by sacral laminectomy and root decompression, is reported.
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Main subject:
Sacrum
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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Humans
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Male
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Cauda Equina
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Spinal Fractures
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Adult
Language:
English
Journal:
J Postgrad Med
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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