title: A stab in the back with a screwdriver: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Stabbings infrequently produce spinal injury. However, the use weapons other than blades can overcome this natural defence barrier.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a spinal injury produced by a screwdriver, its management and a review of the literature.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case highlights the need for clinical vigilance, including in those who appear stable and a senior multidisciplinary approach to each individual case.
authors.affiliation: North Western Deanery Trauma and Orthopaedics, South Manchester University Healthcare Trust, UK. aqeelbhutta@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Mohammed A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bhutta
authors.forename: Paul D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Dunkow
authors.forename: Derick M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lang