Traumatic Unilateral Pedicle Fracture Treated With a Partially Threaded Screw: A Case Report
Abstract
A previously healthy 46-year-old man presented to a level 1 trauma center with polytraumatic injuries, including a unilateral right L5 pedicle fracture with a contralateral L5 lamina fracture. He was taken to the operating room for fixation of the L5 pedicle fracture using a 6.5 mm partially threaded screw. He tolerated the procedure well, and at 12 months postoperatively he reported no back pain, had returned to work and resumed all activities. The authors conclude that fixation of a unilateral pedicle fracture with a partially threaded screw is safe, effective, and minimally invasive. It should be considered a viable treatment option after a thorough workup and when properly indicated.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
Bone fractures and treatments
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The International Journal of Spine Surgery
- Volume
- 20
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 377–381
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN