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ABSTRACT: Lumbosacral dislocation is uncommon. We report a case of traumatic lumbosacral dislocation which occurred in a 33-year-old pedestrian traffic accident victim. The posterior impact produced lumbar injury with diffuse pain exacerbated at the lumbosacral junction. Ecchymotic diffusion involving the entire lumbar region fluctuated due to the presence of a subcutaneous hematoma. The neurological examination revealed incomplete L5 paraplegia. Standard x-rays revealed L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and fracture of the L5 spinous process as well as fractures of the L3, L4, and L5 transverse processes. Computed tomography disclosed biarticular L5-S1 fracture dislocation and a voluminous herniation of the L5-S1 disc. Emergency surgery was performed and revealed subaponeurotic detachment from T4 to S1 and bald iliac pyramids. After L5 laminectomy and extraction of the voluminous herniation of the L5-S1 disc, a short L5-S1 posteriolateral fusion was achieved using pedicular screws and two rods on either side as well as a posterolateral iliac autograft. The clinical course was satisfactory with nearly complete neurological recovery (persistent levator ani paresis). This clinical case and a review of the literature illustrate the pathogenic, clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of lumbosacral fracture dislocation.
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Réparatrice de l Appareil Moteur 12/2007; 93(7):730-5. · 0.37 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Central chondrosarcoma of the tibia is exceptional, particularly in young patients. Low-grade tumors raise difficult problems for histological distinction with enchondroma. We report a case of grade 1 chondrosarcoma located in the upper portion of the tibia in a 17-year-old girl. After radical surgery, outcome was favorable with no recurrence or metastasis at three years follow-up. The distinction between low-grade central chondrosarcoma and enchondroma is one of the most difficult challenges in bone pathology. Clinical, radiographic and pathological data must be considered together to reach certain diagnosis.
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Réparatrice de l Appareil Moteur 03/2006; 92(1):68-72. · 0.37 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We describe the case of a 38-year-old woman with breast tuberculosis associated with a second localization in the lumber spine. These features simulated breast cancer with vertebral metastasis. Clinical and imaging findings are described herein.
Journal de Gynécologie Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 05/2004; 33(2):148-50. · 0.42 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Osseous hydatidosis is a rare occurrence of hydatid disease. Anatomoclinical changes are, however, peculiar to this localization. From the anatomopathologic standpoint, this localization marks the torpid, insidious progression of the parasite into bone tissue, leading to an immediate diffuse, extensive, invasion process, so complete surgical eradication is rarely possible. From the clinical standpoint, whatever the localization may be, we are surprised by the latency of this affection, the patient being treated at an advanced stage, when radiologic lesions are already extensive, and the complications, especially in the spinal area, are severe. Owing to the poor biologic findings, the diagnosis of osseous hydatidosis is still primarily based on roentgenographic findings. Sometimes, however, the diagnosis is established only after surgery. Treatment of osseous hydatidosis is closer to oncologic therapy than to the usual surgical treatment of visceral hydatid cysts. Because of the poor results with medical treatment, osseous hydatidosis must be treated by a radical operation with wide excision, adapted to each localization. In the main, the prognosis of osseous hydatidosis remains poor, especially with spinal and pelvic localizations, which are the most frequent ones. The prognosis and treatment of osseous hydatidosis belong in the same category as a locally malignant lesion.
World Journal of Surgery 02/2001; 25(1):75-82. · 2.36 Impact Factor
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La Tunisie médicale 01/1999; 76(12):455-61.
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ABSTRACT: The authors present a case of fracture dislocation of the ankle joint with the proximal part of the fibula entrapped behind the tibia ; Bosworth's fracture. This fracture was described for the first time in 1848 by Hugier, and classified by Bosworth in 1947. In our case, diagnosis was not done in a first time, and closed reduction failed. This fracture was operated on and open reduction was performed. At the present time, the functional result is good.
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Réparatrice de l Appareil Moteur 02/1995; 81(7):631-4. · 0.37 Impact Factor
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Annales de Chirurgie 02/1995; 49(1):78. · 0.35 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This paper presents a short study of 17 cases of tuberculosis of the greater trochanter seen during a period of 19 years at the National Orthopaedic Institute in Tunis. The onset of the infection is slow with patients presenting at a mean of 7 years after initial symptoms. The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy and culture of the organism. Management is based on treatment with antituberculous drugs, although surgical excision of the lesion is sometimes required. Successful resolution of the symptoms is usually achieved unless the hip joint becomes involved. Our patients showed good results at a mean follow up of 5 1/2 years.
International Orthopaedics 12/1993; 17(5):313-9. · 2.03 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Ce travail porte sur 17 cas de trochantrite tuberculeuse observs l'Institut National d'Orthopdie de Tunis en 19 ans. L'tude clinique montre le caractre trs latent de l'affection, le dlai moyen de consultation tant de 7 ans. La confirmation du diagnostic repose toujours sur la biopsie et la recherche de BK. Le traitement reste essentiellement mdical, bas sur la chimiothrapie antituberculeuse, ventuellement associe un geste chirurgical. L'volution sous traitement bien conduit est le plus souvent favorable, sauf en cas d'atteinte secondaire de la hanche. Les rsultats dans notre srie sont tous satisfaisants, avec un recul moyen de 5 ans et demi.This paper presents a short study of 17 cases of tuberculosis of the greater trochanter seen during a period of 19 years at the National Orthopaedic Institute in Tunis. The onset of the infection is slow with patients presenting at a mean of 7 years after initial symptoms. The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy and culture of the organism. Management is based on treatment with antituberculous drugs, although surgical excision of the lesion is sometimes required. Successful resolution of the symptoms is usually achieved unless the hip joint becomes involved. Our patients showed good results at a mean follow up of 5 1/2 years.
International Orthopaedics 10/1993; 17(5):313-319. · 2.03 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: An exceptional case of vertebral hydatidosis with involvement of the cervical, dorsal, lumbar and sacral segments of the spine is presented. Vertebral hydatidosis is a rare form of hydatid disease. It is found in less than 2% of all cases in echinococcosis. The initial parasite localization is usually univertebral. Extensive primary lesions were related to massive infestation by tapeworm ova at multivertebral levels. At this stage, the disease presents as a malignant tumor resistant to all surgical procedures. The prognosis is poor because of severe neurological complications and inexorable spinal destruction. The hope remains that in the future an effective medical parasiticidal treatment will be available.
Acta orthopaedica Belgica 02/1993; 59(1):100-5. · 0.40 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Osteoid osteoma of the acetabulum can be expected to cause nonspecific symptoms of hip inflammation. In a sixteen year old girl, investigation by routine radiographs and a bone scan suggested a focus of inflammation with a nidus and sclerosis of the acetabulum and overgrowth of the head and neck of the femur. Removal of the lesion by an anterior approach with dislocation of the hip gave excellent results when seen after three years with a normal gait and normal hip motion.
International Orthopaedics 02/1993; 17(1):54-6. · 2.03 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Transverse fractures of the sacrum with major displacement are rare and often misdiagnosed. A case of transverse fracture of the sacrum with cauda equina injury is reported. The diagnosis was not recognized initially. Conventional radiographs of the pelvis failed to demonstrate the fracture. True lateral sacral views and CT scan with reconstructions allowed analysis of the different sagittal fracture lines to facilitate surgical planning. These examinations should be considered in all patients with history of high energy trauma and clinical signs indicating lumbosacral injury.
Journal de Radiologie 86(7-8):951-3. · 0.42 Impact Factor
