1.
J Trauma
; 26(5): 474-9, 1986 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3701899
ABSTRACT
A rare complete lateral dislocation of the thoracic spine with preservation of neurologic function is reported. Anatomic reduction was obtained using an anterior approach and Harrington distraction rods for reduction followed by a broad plate and subsequent posterior segmental fixation and fusion. Long-term followup showed an excellent result.
Subject(s)
Fracture Fixation, Internal , Fractures, Bone/surgery , Joint Dislocations/surgery , Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries , Adult , Bone Plates , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Joint Dislocations/diagnostic imaging , Male , Radiography , Thoracic Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging , Thoracic Vertebrae/surgery
2.
J Trauma
; 20(5): 426-8, 1980 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7365861
ABSTRACT
An unusual case of traumatic posterior fracture-dislocation of the lumbosacral joint is presented. Spontaneous fusion occurred without attempted reduction. Osteomyelitis and paraplegia were associated with the injury.