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AO Spine C3 sacral fractures are defined by separation of the spine including S1 from the pelvic ring and are usually result of a high-energy injury. Besides their high biomechanical… Click to show full abstract
AO Spine C3 sacral fractures are defined by separation of the spine including S1 from the pelvic ring and are usually result of a high-energy injury. Besides their high biomechanical instability and high rate of associated neurological impairment, these fractures are often extremely difficult to reduce due to severe bony impaction and dislocation. Additional difficulties in management of these fractures arise from only a thin-layer of soft-tissue coverage overlying the injured area.
Keywords:
posterior reduction;
open posterior;
sacral fractures;
spine;
spine sacral;
reduction stabilization
Journal Title: Clinical Spine Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Clinical Spine Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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