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Retrograde gluteal cleft sacral screw fixation for a transverse sacral fracture (AO A3) with cauda equina: A technical note

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Isolated horizontal sacral fractures that do not influence pelvic ring stability are rare. Several techniques to stabilize these fractures have been described. This technical note describes a technique of retrograde screw fixation in a 75-year-old female with severe osteoporosis and large Tarlov cysts in the sacrum. It is a minimally invasive, navigation assisted technique that allowed to reduce the fracture and stabilize it adequately.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101249

Authors: Laurens K.P. Aerden, Michiel Herteleer

Institutions: Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, KU Leuven

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,190