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30 mar 2023 · This article explains what a sacral fracture is, its symptoms, its causes, and how doctors diagnose it. It also looks into the treatment options available and self-care measures.
Key Points: Pediatric sacral fractures are rare injuries and are usually caused by high energy trauma. Advanced imaging should be obtained if there is any concern, based on history and physical exam findings, as these injuries may be missed with routine radiographs.
Abstract. Sacral fractures are a heterogeneous group of fractures occurring in young people following road traffic accidents and falls from height, or in the elderly with osteoporosis following trivial trauma.
Abstract. At the cornerstone of the pelvis and spine, the sacrum may be fractured in patients of all ages. Sacral fractures range from high-energy injuries, with mortality rates of up to 18%, to low-energy insufficiency fractures. The intricate geometry of the sacrum, the breadth of morphotypes, and the presence of congenital anomalies all can ...
26 lis 2023 · Sacral fractures are common pelvic ring injuries that are under-diagnosed and often associated with neurologic compromise. Diagnosis can made with pelvis radiographs but frequently require pelvic CT scan for full characterization.
14 lip 2023 · The symptoms include: Pain in the lower back, hips, or buttocks which may range from mild to severe. Difficulty in standing and walking due to pain and weakness. Nerve damage resulting in numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs.
Article Outline. Article Metrics. In this report, we present two cases of 9-year-old children with spina bifida occulta (SBO) of the sacrum, who were diagnosed with sacral fatigue fractures. In both patients, MRI showed a linear signal void and high signal in sacral ala on the short tau inversion recovery sequence.
