Fracture-dislocation of the dorsal spine
Jonas, J.G.
Southern Medical Journal 69(11): 1502-1504
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348 PMID: 1019653 Document Number: 106268
A patient with fracture-dislocation of D9 on D8 had considerable posterolateral displacement. The neurologic injolvement of his left leg proved to be progressive. Treatment consisted of posterior decompression, exploration, open reduction and stabilization by means of Harrington rods, and fusion. All neurologic findings resolved completely. Final evaluation 18 months later showed a good and serviceable spine with no residual neurologic deficits. In my opinion, the treatment used in this case under given circumstances represented a reasonable modality of therapy.