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International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN: 2249-8109

Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2014 pp 28-31

Research Article

A Study of the Extent of Neurological Involvement and Neurological Deficit in Different Types of Sacral Fractures

Nilesh Keche¹, Sanjay Khairnar², Abhang Khairnar³, Kedar Jagtap⁴, Kiran Patil⁵, Harshal Kalambe⁶

¹Assistant Professor, ²Head of Department, ^3,4Senior Registrar, ^5,6Residents

Academic Editor : Dr. Aher K.R.

Introduction: Sacral fractures occur in approximately 45% of all pelvic fractures. Neurological deficit has been reported in some cases of sacral fracture. Aims and Objectives: To study the extent of neurological involvement and neurological deficit in different types of sacral fractures in accordance with the Gibbons classification. Materials and method: present study was conducted in tertiary care institute with total 32 patients of sacral fracture. Gibbons grading system was used to assess neurological deficit.  Results: 15.7%% patients had neurological deficit. In Denis classification fractures neurological deficit was found in type 2 and 3 patients. Neurodeficit found in 37.5% of vertical shear type of sacral fracture.  Conclusion: neurodeficit occours in some cases of sacral fracture. And it is common in sever grade of Denis classification and vertical shear fracture.