Outcomes of Lumbosacral Fixation in Patients with Suicidal Jumper's Fractures: A Retrospective Study from a Single Center in Turkey

CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study highlight the importance of obtaining a clear history of the cause of lumbosacral facture-dislocation, as attempted suicide by jumping from a height can cause specific types of injury to the lumbar spine and sacrum that require rapid diagnosis and management to reduce the incidence of permanent paraplegia.PMID:38225811 | PMC:PMC10802078 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.942831

Source: Medical Science Monitor - January 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Ramazan Ati ç Celil Alemdar Sait An ıl Ulus Cihan Yazar Fatih Durgut Şafak Sayar Abd ülkadir Aydın Source Type: research