Thoracic Fracture-Dislocation with Complete Vertebral Body Translation and Spinal Cord Transection
Prompt surgical stabilization and dural repair can be essential to prevent life-threatening complications in complete thoracic spinal cord transection. This case illustrates 1 possible management strategy for this exceptionally severe and rare injury pattern.
Authors
- Yasunori Sorimachi
- Ryosuke Negishi
- Eiji Takasawa
Institutions
- Gunma University (JP)
- Maebashi Red Cross Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JBJS Case Connector
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.cc.24.00482
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00