PMC7276621_01
Pre-operative X-rays of the thoracolumbar spine (lateral view) and pre-operative sagittal and axial MRI images of the patient showing AO type C fracture-dislocation of L1-L2 vertebra.
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F1
The patient had a history of a road traffic accident 5 years back when he sustained anL1-L2fracture-dislocation (AO Type C) with weakness in both lower limbs (left>right) and urinary retention for which a short segment pedicle screw fixation from L1toL3 was done (Fig. 1 and 2).
Immediate post-operative X-rays (anteroposterior and lateral views) showing a well-reduced fracture with short segment posterior stabilization with pedicle screws in L1 and L3.
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F2
The patient had a history of a road traffic accident 5 years back when he sustained anL1-L2fracture-dislocation (AO Type C) with weakness in both lower limbs (left>right) and urinary retention for which a short segment pedicle screw fixation from L1toL3 was done (Fig. 1 and 2).
X-rays of the sacrum with pelvis at the time of presentation to our center showing a rod piece in the right posterior sacral region with partial migration into the pelvis.
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F3
X-rays of the pelvis revealed a rod in the right sacral region with partial migration into the pelvis (Fig. 3). X-raysof the lumbar spine showed that the rod piece on the right side was missing (Fig. 4).
X-rays of the thoracolumbar spine (anteroposterior and lateral views) at the time of presentation to our center showing the fracture healed in kyphosis. The rod on the right side was missing.
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F4
X-rays of the pelvis revealed a rod in the right sacral region with partial migration into the pelvis (Fig. 3). X-raysof the lumbar spine showed that the rod piece on the right side was missing (Fig. 4).
Post-operative X-rays of the thoracolumbar spine and pelvis after the second surgery showing complete removal of the migrated rod piece and other implants.
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F5
The migrated rod was removed using a separate incision over the buttock at the site of projection of the rod through the skin (Fig.5).