ArticleSpinal cord series and cases2015
Management of neglected sacral fracture with cauda equina syndrome: report of two cases with review of literature.
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- The incidence and outcomes of traumatic cauda equina syndrome in Victoria, Australia.North American Spine Society journal · 2024Article
- Sacral fractures: issues, challenges, solutions.EFORT open reviews · 2020Review
- [Radiological diagnosis of pelvic ring fractures].Der Radiologe · 2020Review
- Isolated Decompression for Transverse Sacral Fractures with Cauda Equina Syndrome.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2019Article
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designA retrospective study was performed.
objectivesTo analyze the outcome of two neglected sacral fractures who presented late to us after 6 weeks of injury with main complaints of incontinence and numbness in sacral region. There are no guidelines for management of complex fractures of sacrum who present late, and available literature is equally perplexing.
methodsPatients were evaluated and radiological investigations were done. Anterior-displaced U-shaped fracture was found to be present between S2 and S3 with bony fragments encroaching the canal. Decompression with wide sacral laminectomies was done without any fixation.
resultsCase 1 showed complete recovery of bladder and perineal sensations 6 months post surgery. Second patient (case 2) had partial recovery of bladder control but numbness persisted till last follow-up at 6 months.
conclusionNeglected fractures of sacrum that present later than 6 weeks post injury with cauda equina syndrome could be given a chance for decompression if imaging shows canal encroachment with bony fragments. Fixation of fracture may not be required in all unstable sacral fractures after 6 weeks.
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