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An unusual transverse sacral fracture treated with early decompression JNS

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Location: http://thejns.org/doi/full/10.3171/spi.2006.5.6.546

Description: Case report
The authors describe the case of a patient who sustained a transverse sacral fracture (TSF) associated with a depressed laminar fracture in a personal watercraft accident. The patient underwent early surgery, which allowed a quick recovery. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the mechanism of injury and type of fracture have not been previously described or classified in cases of TSF.
Luis A. Robles, M.D. and Edgar Plantillas, M.D. Journal of Neurosurgery December 2006 Volume 5, Number 6 (full text)

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Luis A. Robles, M.D. and Edgar Plantillas, M.D.
Institution: Journal of Neurosurgery
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Language: English

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