Burst fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebra in combination with a pelvic ring injury.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A burst fracture at the L5 level is a rare injury. To our knowledge, there have been no accounts of a concomitant, unstable pelvic ring injury. This report details the treatment and 2-year follow-up of such an unusual case. It is of interest that the two injuries are seemingly caused by different mechanisms, and issues in management are raised.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Closed
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Pelvic Bones
- Spinal Fractures
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- pelvis