Fracture dislocation of the lumbar spine without paraplegia: A case report

Authors

  • Olavi Suomalainen
  • Matti Pääkkönen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992396

Abstract

A 17-year-old boy sustained a complete fracture-dislocation of the lumbar spine. Immediately after the injury there was motor paralysis of the lower limbs; 17 hours post-injury, operative reduction and fixation were carried out. Nearly full neurological recovery was obtained.

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Published

1984-01-01

How to Cite

Suomalainen, O., & Pääkkönen, M. (1984). Fracture dislocation of the lumbar spine without paraplegia: A case report. Acta Orthopaedica, 55(4), 466–468. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992396