Traumatic Spondylolisthesis of L5-S1 in a Pediatric Age: A Rarely Described Injury

Cureus. 2024 Sep 18;16(9):e69674. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69674. eCollection 2024 Sep.

Abstract

In this article, we aim to present the case of a five-year-old child with traumatic spondylolisthesis of L5-S1 associated with a sacral fracture, manifesting as a spinopelvic dissociation. The goal of surgical treatment is to reduce the deformity and provide posterior fixation to restore the sagittal alignment of the lumbosacral junction. One-year follow-up showed good clinical and radiological outcomes.

Keywords: lumbar spine injury; pediatric fractures; sacral frature; spinopelvic dissociation; spondylolisthesis in children.

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  • Case Reports