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| Authors | G Pecotic K Micallef Stafrace J Cutajar A Bernard |
| Abstract | Fractures of the sacrum are rare and usually occur after significant spinal axial loading. Transverse fractures of the sacrum are even rarer and neurological deficit may accompany these fractures. We report a case of polytrauma resulting in bilateral fractured tibia and a transverse sacral fracture with neurological damage. The tibial fractures were treated surgically whilst a conservative approach was adopted for the sacral fracture. In the literature results of operative decompression appear debatable and opting for conservative treatment has been advocated in a number of studies. |
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| Journal | Malta Medical Journal |
| Volume | 15 Issue 1-2/suppl. 2003 |
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| Key words | case report, trauma, fracture, sacrum |