Spino-pelvic Triangular Fixation for Unstable U-shaped Sacral Fractures and Tile C Pelvic Ring Disruptions: The Relentless Pursuit of Vertical, Lateral, and Anteflexion Rotational Stability

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Journal N Am Spine Soc J

Date 2023 Sep 15

PMID 37711283

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Nathan Beucler

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