Traumatic Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine: A Report of Three Cases
Traumatic spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine is uncommon and can result in canal narrowing and spinal cord injury. Early decompression promotes recovery of neurological function. We report 3 such cases: one in the lumbosacral joint and 2 in the lumbar spine. The former patient had an open fractur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2009-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700324 |