%A Sadeghilar, Aidin %A Ariffin, Mohd Hisam %A Rhani, Shaharuddin %A Baharudin, Azmi %T U shaped sacral fracture with neurological injuries- report of two cases %9 Case Report %D 2014 %J Journal of Orthopaedics and Allied Sciences %R 10.4103/2319-2585.145604 %P 57-59 %V 2 %N 2 %U https://www.joas.in/article.asp?issn=2319-2585;year=2014;volume=2;issue=2;spage=57;epage=59;aulast=Sadeghilar %8 July 1, 2014 %X U shaped sacral fractures are uncommon and serious injuries that can be accompanied by lumbar plexus neurological dysfunction. We report two unique and frequently missed cases of U shaped sacral fractures with associated neurological deficit (Cauda Equina) which stabilized using Sacropelvic fixation with spinal instrumentation. We also performed laminectomy to decompress the lumbar plexus and preserve neurological function. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2319-2585