Traumatic transverse fracture of sacrum with cauda equina injury--a case report and review of literature

J Postgrad Med. 1998 Jan-Mar;44(1):14-5.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cauda Equina / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sacrum / injuries*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
  • Spinal Fractures / complications*