Completely displaced S-1/S-2 growth plate fracture in an adolescent: case report and review of literature

J Orthop Trauma. 2009 Nov-Dec;23(10):734-8. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181a23d8b.

Abstract

In children, pelvic fractures are not common, and therefore, sacral fractures are a rare occurrence. Sacral fractures are often associated with neurologic deficit. Using radiographs alone may not be adequate to diagnose sacral fractures, and computed tomography scanning and/or magnetic resonance imaging may be needed. Treatment of the sacral fracture is often controversial and can range from nonoperative management to surgical intervention. This article presents a case report of completely displaced S-1/S-2 growth plate fracture. It also describes our diagnostic and treatment approach based on similar previously reported cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Decompression, Surgical / instrumentation
  • Decompression, Surgical / methods*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fractures, Malunited / surgery*
  • Growth Plate / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sacrum / injuries*
  • Sacrum / surgery*
  • Salter-Harris Fractures
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery*
  • Spinal Fusion / instrumentation
  • Spinal Fusion / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome