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Case Reports
. 1983;69(2):141-5.

[Posterior luxation of the fifth lumbar vertebra to the sacrum. Apropos of a case]

[Article in French]
J Delplace, M Tricoit, D Sillion, J F Vialla
  • PMID: 6223343
Case Reports

[Posterior luxation of the fifth lumbar vertebra to the sacrum. Apropos of a case]

[Article in French]
J Delplace et al. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1983.

Abstract

The authors have observed a case of lumbo-sacral dislocation with posterior displacement of the fifth lumbar vertebra. There was partial impairment of the roots of the cauda equina. After open reduction and internal fixation, partial recovery was seen. A review of the literature revealed eighteen other similar cases.

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