Surgical management of an ossified giant lumbar pseudomeningocele: A case report.

Background: Pseudomeningoceles (PMs) are infrequent complications of spine surgery resulting from incidental durotomy and subsequent extravasation of cerebrospinal fluid. Giant PMs (GPMs), defined as ≥8 cm in major diameter, are rarely reported in the literature and present a challenge due to a lack of clear guidelines for surgical management.

Case Description: Here, the authors discuss the successful surgical management of a 25.

Treatment of unilateral L5-S1 locked facet in a pediatric patient.

Background: Traumatic unilateral lumbosacral facet dislocations are rare injuries. The majority of cases are treated with open reduction and instrumented spinal fusions. Only less commonly can they be managed conservatively.