[Translated article] Spinopelvic dissociation: Current concepts

Abstract

Introduction: Spinopelvic dissociation is an uncommon injury, but, at the same time, very serious, since it can associate important complications with high morbidity and mortality. Its low frequency means that the experience of the specialists who have to deal with it is often very limited.

Objective: To analyze the treatment indications based in classifications and surgery techniques.

Method: A search for scientific articles from high-impact journals was performed through international databases, such as Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Science Direct and OVID.

Conclusions: The management of the injury we are analyzing represents a challenge. The diagnosis is carried out through a meticulous anamnesis and physical examination, supported by imaging tests, where tomography acquires special relevance. The treatment is fundamentally surgical, reserved the conservative option for a few cases. Triangular fixation is nowadays considered the treatment of choice.

Keywords: Disociación espinopélvica; Fracturas de sacro; Osteosíntesis triangular; Politraumatizado; Polytraumatize; Sacral fractures; Spinopelvic dissociation; Triangular osteosynthesis.