title: Bilateral fracture-dislocation of the sacrum.
abstract: The authors describe a semiconservative approach for bilateral fracture-dislocation of the sacrum, an extremely rare injury. Traction is advocated; it seems to lead to a good functional result after 20 years. Other authors either propose internal fixation or benign neglect, also with a good outcome. Every case must be approached on an individual base.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Orthopedie, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Pellenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boury
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hoogmartens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014143:Traction