{"title":"An intensive non-invasive protocol combining non-surgical spinal decompression and supportive physiotherapeutic modalities in the treatment of double-level disc herniation at L4-L5 and L5-S1: A case report","authors":"Vincenzo Di Modica , Giuseppe J. Sciarrone","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101214","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101214","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Given the low prevalence of multi-level disc herniations, robust clinical evidence for their management remains limited, particularly concerning non-invasive treatments, where data is nearly non-existent. However, an intensive therapeutic regimen centered on non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD)<span><span><sup>1</sup></span></span>, augmented with supportive physiotherapy modalities, demonstrates promise in the non-invasive management of significant lumbar disc herniations, even when affecting multiple spinal levels concurrently.</div></div><div><h3>Case report</h3><div>A 46-year-old female patient presented with double-level disc herniations at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments. Following the failure of two conventional physiotherapy regimens, surgical intervention was advised as the sole treatment option. The patient, however, declined invasive surgery and opted for an intensive six-month program predominantly based on NSSD therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging scans taken after the initial onset of symptoms, prior to and two months after initiating the program, and one month following its completion, revealed significant improvements across all monitored parameters, including canal anteroposterior (AP)<sup>1</sup> length and area, disc AP length and area, and herniation index. These structural changes indicated an almost complete restoration of the canal surface and substantial reduction of herniation at both affected levels.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Even in patients with significant herniations at two different levels, substantial improvement can be achieved through a non-invasive approach. These findings underscore the effectiveness of an intensive treatment program utilizing NSSD therapy and offer a viable alternative for patients who are unable or unwilling to undergo surgical intervention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144254960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Continuous post-operative intra-compartmental pressure monitoring after tibial plateau fracture osteosynthesis under regional anesthesia during pregnancy: a case report","authors":"Benoît Borner, Vanessa Morello, Axel Gamulin","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101211","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101211","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper reports the case and management of a 36-year-old female patient, 8 weeks pregnant, who sustained a Schatzker V tibial plateau fracture with a surgical indication. The institutional management protocol consisting of computed tomography imaging to complete standard radiographic workout as well as surgery under general anesthesia was not followed to avoid potential deleterious effects on the fetus. Magnetic resonance imaging and loco-regional anesthesia were preferred. In order to avoid post-operative acute compartment syndrome to develop unnoticed while the effect of the loco-regional anesthesia was still present, a continuous intra-compartmental pressure monitoring device was inserted into the anterior compartment once the surgical fixation was completed and left in place until full recovery of lower limb sensation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101211"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144242233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reconstruction with transiliac-transsacral screws and spinopelvic fixation for combined lumbar and sacral fractures: Two case reports","authors":"Ryo Ugawa , Tadashi Komatsubara , Yoshihiro Fujiwara , Yasuaki Yamakawa , Toshiyuki Matsumoto","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101212","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101212","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report two cases of combined lumbar vertebral and sacral fractures treated with minimally invasive reconstructive surgery comprising transiliac-transsacral (TITS) screws and spinopelvic fixation (SPF). Case 1 involved a 32-year-old Japanese male patient who fell and sustained multilevel vertebral and sacral fractures with anterior displacement and kyphosis and right pubic fracture. The patient was placed in the supine position and underwent closed reduction in the hyperextended supine position. A TITS screw was inserted at S1 and a cannulated screw was inserted in the right pubic ramus under navigation. The patient's body was then changed to the prone position. Two iliac screws were inserted on each side and percutaneous pedicle screws (PPS) were inserted from Th11 to L4 under navigation. We performed percutaneous rod placement and connected the screws. Postoperative computed tomography (CT) showed no deviation of the screws from the bone and acceptable sacral deformity reduction. Case 2 involved an 83-year-old Japanese female patient who fell and sustained L5 vertebral and fragile sacral fractures. The patient was placed in the prone position, and TITS screw insertion was performed at S1 and S2 under navigation. Iliac screws were inserted on each side and PPS were inserted at the L3 and L4 vertebrae under navigation. Postoperative CT revealed no deviation of the screws from the bone. TITS screw placement and SPF allow minimally invasive reduction and reconstruction of unstable pelvic ring injuries with lower lumbar vertebral and sacral fractures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101212"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144242234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of traumatic degloving injury of the dorsal aspect of the midfoot and ankle: A case report","authors":"Omar Mourafiq , Abdellatif Benbouha , Hicham Salahi , Omar Mergad","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101213","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101213","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Traumatic degloving injuries of the foot and ankle are severe, relatively rare lesions often resulting from high-energy mechanisms such as ejections in road traffic accidents. These injuries present significant challenges in both immediate management and long-term functional and aesthetic reconstruction. The involvement of severe soft tissue damage, neurovascular compromise, and potential joint involvement increases the risk of complications that can negatively impact clinical outcomes and patient quality of life. This case report details the management of a 32-year-old male who sustained extensive degloving injuries to the left foot and ankle following a motor vehicle ejection. Initial assessment revealed soft tissue damage, mediotarsal dislocation, and bone loss. Despite considering amputation due to the severity of the injury, a limb-salvage approach was chosen. Emergency surgical intervention included wound debridement, bone stabilization with Kirschner wires, and a rotational flap for soft tissue coverage. Postoperative complications included necrosis, which required negative pressure wound therapy and skin grafting. Two years after the accident, the injury site had fully healed, with the patient achieving satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes. The patient was able to walk independently for two kilometers with minimal discomfort and had an AOFAS Midfoot Score of 72/100. This case underscores the importance of early multidisciplinary management, careful therapeutic decision-making, and comprehensive long-term follow-up to optimize recovery in complex traumatic foot and ankle injuries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144230597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Gaitan Vargas, Cristian Camilo Fajardo Cantillo, Oriana Pérez Gibson
{"title":"Proximal tibiofibular dislocation with multiligament-knee injury: a case report","authors":"Daniel Gaitan Vargas, Cristian Camilo Fajardo Cantillo, Oriana Pérez Gibson","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Proximal tibiofibular dislocations are extremely rare, accounting for less than 1 % of knee injuries. They can present in isolation as a result of athletic participation or in combination with bony or ligamentous injuries, frequently associated with tibial shaft or proximal tibial fractures caused by high-energy trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents. A cohort study with a sample of 129 knees reports a 9 % incidence of proximal tibiofibular instability in patients with multiligament-knee injurie. Multiligament-knee injuries are also uncommon, primarily resulting from high-energy trauma, posing a challenge for the surgeon, and requires a meticulous clinical evaluation and surgical planning to achieve satisfactory outcomes. This is a retrospective descriptive study based on the collection of clinical data from a patient who was a victim of a motor vehicle accident with proximal tibiofibular dislocation involving the posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner, who underwent a single-stage surgical intervention to ensure early functional rehabilitation. The significance of this case lies in the fact that it represents the second reported case of a proximal tibiofibular dislocation with multiligament-knee injury without other associated injuries, in addition to being a recent case reported ten years after the last similar publication.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144518553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anaesthesia for proximal femoral nailing in a patient with “Rosai Dorfman disease” with prior laryngotracheal reconstruction - Not all rosy as it seems","authors":"Ashna Shetty, Megha Thaleppady, Priyanka Mahanta, Shilpa A Naik, Akanksha Chouhan","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101197","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101197","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rosai Dorfman disease is a rare disease with massive lymphadenopathy. It presents significant challenges to the anaesthesiologists involving multiple organs especially the airway. Here we present a patient who is a known case of Rosai Dorfman disease with severe hypothyroidism and Alzheimer's disease with previous history of laryngotracheal reconstruction, now presenting with femur inter trochanteric fracture for proximal femur nailing. A tailored approach with detailed preoperative evaluation and planning, emphasis on airway, with backup plan added to the successful management of this case.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101197"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144203929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Freston Marc Sirur , Priya Dugani , Neeraja A. Nair , Sudiksha , Vrinda Lath
{"title":"An Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus) Gores in the Western Ghats-A case report","authors":"Freston Marc Sirur , Priya Dugani , Neeraja A. Nair , Sudiksha , Vrinda Lath","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101201","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101201","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The forests of the Western Ghats are home to the tallest bovine in the world, the Indian Bison. While attacks are few, they may result in life-threatening injury. We report the case of a 57-year-old agriculturist who got gored by an Indian Gaur resulting in penetrating chest and abdominal trauma resulting in injuries to multiple organs. A prompt Emergency department evaluation and surgical repair of his injuries enabled recovery, with some residual disability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101201"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144177732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Omar Bensitel, Yousra Nabili, Saad El Adaoui, Abdeljebbar Messoudi, Mohammed Rahmi, Mohammed Rafai
{"title":"Osteotomy for distal tibial varus secondary to physeal arrest: A case report","authors":"Omar Bensitel, Yousra Nabili, Saad El Adaoui, Abdeljebbar Messoudi, Mohammed Rahmi, Mohammed Rafai","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101190","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101190","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Treatment of ankle deformities caused by the physeal bar after a fracture sequel is complicated. Each patient should be treated individually depending on of the severity of the deformity and bar location. We presented a case report of a successful treatment of an 15-year-old male patient with progressive varus deformity and bar formation due to trauma in the distal tibial physis. Tibia distal open wedge osteotomy, and iliac crest graft interposition were performed. The patient is at 1 year follow-up without any complication.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144262310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Immediate deep vein thrombosis after trauma: Case report","authors":"Majid Zamani, Farhad Heidari, Elahe Nasri Nasrabadi","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101199","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101199","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Considering that the diagnostic time of DVT after trauma and the risk factors associated with its incidence as well as its preventive and therapeutic management are very significant, the present study reported a rare case with acute DVT occurring in the shortest time after trauma. This patient was a 19-year-old man who was taken to the hospital due to a motorcycle and car accident. Despite the normality of the clinical examinations and lack of any fractures in the lower and upper limbs, the patients experienced sudden pain and swelling of the left leg in about 6 h after trauma. The venous color Doppler ultrasound showed that SFV, CFV, popliteal veins, and the saphenofemoral junction had no flow and were non-compressible. Therefore, the patient was treated with anticoagulant following the diagnosis of acute DVT. After 10 days of treatment, he was discharged with anticoagulant drug.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101199"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144146811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A rare case of Bosworth fracture-dislocation entrapped within a posterior malleolus fracture (Volkmann fragment): A case report","authors":"N. Naim Rodriguez, O. Frétier, J. McManus","doi":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bosworth fracture-dislocation is a rare and complicated type of ankle fracture accounting for 1.5 % of all ankle fractures. Diagnosis and treatment are often complex and attention is required to ensure favorable outcomes. We report here a case of a Bosworth fracture-dislocation with incarceration of the distal fibular fracture in a Volkmann's fragment of the in an 18-year-old male who fell from his motorcycle at low velocity causing a supination and external rotation of the foot. The fracture dislocation was initially reduced with a novel minimally invasive technique immediately followed by application of an external fixator and definitive osteosynthesis a few days later. Postoperatively the patient showed excellent functional recovery and was able to return to activities of daily life and high-level sporting activity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23291,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144167030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}