Publication at Central Library of Charles University, Third Faculty of Medicine |
2011
Abstract
The aim of the study was to record the frequency of L5 transverse process fractures associated with pelvic injuries and to find out whether in unstable pelvic fractures the frequency is significantly higher. The study shows a significantly higher occurrence of L5 transverse process fractures in patients with unstable pelvic ring injuries.
The finding of such a fracture should focus attention to looking for trauma to the dorsal pelvic structures.