J Korean Orthop Assoc. 2006 Feb;41(1):185-188. Korean. Published online December 27, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2006.41.1.185 | |
Copyright © 2006 The Korean Orthopaedic Association |
Sang Bong Ko and Chang Min Park | |
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea. | |
Abstract
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Most sacral fractures have generally been treated with a nonoperative method. However, the authors of this study treated, with an operative method, a transverse sacral fracture that was displaced forward into the pelvic cavity and the patient also had extensive neurologic injury and instability. Fracture site stabilization and decompression proved to be successful management and the patient experienced a remarkably good outcome. In selected cases, surgical treatment is a good option for the management of transverse sacral fracture. |
Keywords: Sacrum; Transverse fracture; Decompression and internal fixation |