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. 1975 Aug;38(8):819–821. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.38.8.819

Traumatic disruption of the sacral root sheath

G Padberg 1,2, L N M Coene 1,2
PMCID: PMC492079  PMID: 1185202

Abstract

An unusual case of sacral nerve root injury in a boy aged 6 years is described. Surgical intervention was not undertaken. Recovery of function was complete.

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