title: Traumatic L5-S1 spondylolisthesis in a 15-year-old: a case report.
abstract: Traumatic spondylolisthesis is a rare injury resulting from complex trauma and high-energy mechanisms. We present a case report of traumatic spondylolisthesis at the L5-S1 disc space of a patient who was buried after a wall fell on his back. In the physical examination, bilaterally decreased muscle strength was observed. Examination images indicated a 90% slip at L5-S1. Surgical treatment was provided with a posterior and anterior approach using pedicle fixation and an anterior cage. After 4 months, there was significant recovery of muscle strength in the lower limbs.
authors.affiliation: Spine Group, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciano M R
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: Edgar S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Valesin
authors.forename: Pedro Henrique I
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Pohl
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Milani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013168:Spondylolisthesis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed