CASE REPORT


Unilateral Lumbosacral Dislocation: Case Report and a Comprehensive Review



Theodoros B Grivas1, Stamatios A Papadakis*, 1, Vassiliki Katsiva2, George Koufopoulos1, Vassilios Mouzakis1
1 Orthopaedic Department, “Thriasio” General Hospital, G. Gennimata Av. 19600, Magoula, Attica, Greece
2 Department of Radiology, “Thriasio” General Hospital, G. Gennimata Av. 19600, Magoula, Attica, Greece


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Abstract

Lumbosacral fracture-dislocation is a rare occurrence. There are more than 73 cases reported in the English literature. We report on the imaging findings and surgical treatment in a patient suffered of unilateral traumatic L5-S1 dislocation associated with severe disruption of the posterior ligamentous complex. The patient underwent open reduction and stabilization of L4-S1 vertebrae with posterior instrumentation system. Open reduction and internal fixation was mandatory as post-traumatic ligamentous insufficiency would lead to abnormal motion. Operative treatment managed to produce a solid arthrodesis and restore stability of the lumbosacral junction. Follow-up revealed excellent results. This study reports a rare injury of the lumbosacral junction, and the literature concerning this unusual condition is extensively reviewed.

Keywords:: Unilateral lumbosacral dislocation, surgery, case report, review.