Laminectomy for acute transverse sacral fractures with compression of the cauda equina: A neurosurgical perspective

Laminectomy for acute transverse sacral fractures with compression of the cauda equina: A neurosurgical perspective

Introduction: Optimal management of transverse sacral fractures (TSF) remains inconclusive. These injuries may present with neurological deficits including cauda equina syndrome. We present our series of laminectomy for acute TSF with cauda equina compression. Methods: This was a retrospective chart...

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Main Authors: Devin A. Nikjou, Chani M. Taggart, Salvatore C. Lettieri, Michael R. Collins, Owen T. McCabe, Layne A. Rousseau, Iman Feiz-Erfan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:World Neurosurgery: X
Subjects:
Fracture of the sacrum
Cauda equina syndrome
Sacral laminectomy
Pelvic trauma
Nerve root repair
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139724001054

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