Diagnosis and management of sacral spine fractures.

Authors

• Alexander R Vaccaro
• David H Kim
• Darrel S Brodke
• Mitchel Harris
• Jens R Chapman
• Thomas Schildhauer
• Milton L Routt
• Rick C Sasso

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

The sacrum is the mechanical hub of the axial skeleton, serving as the base for the spinal column and keystone for the pelvic ring. Both surgical and nonsurgical options are available to treat sacral spine fractures; however, because these fractures are relatively rare and heterogeneous in nature and because there is little evidence-based literature, choosing the optimal treatment is challenging. The timing of intervention and the choice of surgical technique need to be determined on an individual basis, with the goal of producing the best outcome for the patient.

Volume

53

First Page

375

Last Page

385

ISSN

0065-6895

Published In/Presented At

Vaccaro, A. R., Kim, D. H., Brodke, D. S., Harris, M., Chapman, J. R., Schildhauer, T., Routt, M. L., & Sasso, R. C. (2004). Diagnosis and management of sacral spine fractures. Instructional course lectures, 53, 375–385.

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

15116628

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article