Spinopelvic dissociation: aetiology, presentation and principles of treatment
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Price,Michael J.
Rodham,Paul Lambton
Tsirikos,Athanasios I.
McMillan,Tristan E.
LTHT Author
Price, Michael James
Rodham, Paul
McMillan, Tristan
Rodham, Paul
McMillan, Tristan
LTHT Department
Trauma & Related Services
Orthopaedics
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Spinal Services
Orthopaedics
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Spinal Services
Non Medic
Publication Date
2024
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Article
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Abstract
Spinopelvic dissociation describes the traumatic separation of the axial and appendicular skeleton, commonly involving bilateral vertical sacral fractures which may be linked by a transverse fracture line. This injury may occur in patients with osteoporosis, in which there may be relative stability with minimal displacement; or result from high-energy trauma with extensive associated injuries and an increased risk of complications. Operative intervention forms the mainstay of treatment for high-energy injuries, although the heterogenous nature and relative rarity of this phenomenon renders a comprehensive treatment strategy difficult to define.
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Orthopaedics & Trauma