Sacral fractures: An updated and comprehensive review.

Authors

Santiago Gutierrez-Gomez
Lauren Wahl
Ronen Blecher, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
Łukasz Olewnik
Joe Iwanaga
Christopher M Maulucci
Aaron S Dumont
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-6-2020

Publication Title

Injury

Abstract

Sacral fractures are often underdiagnosed but are relatively frequent in the setting of pelvic ring injury. Causes include traumatic insults and osteoporosis. Sacral fractures have become more frequent owing to the growth of the elderly population worldwide as osteoporosis is an age-related disease. Misdiagnosed and neglected sacral fractures can result in chronic back pain, spine deformity, and instability. Unfortunately, the wide range of classification systems hinders adequate communication among clinicians. Therefore, a complete understanding of the pathology, and communication within the interdisciplinary team, are necessary to ensure adequate treatment and satisfactory clinical outcomes. The aim of this manuscript is to present the current knowledge available regarding classification systems, clinical assessment, decision-making factors, and current treatment options.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Department

Neurosciences

Department

Surgery

Recommended Citation

Gutierrez-Gomez, Santiago; Wahl, Lauren; Blecher, Ronen; Olewnik, Łukasz; Iwanaga, Joe; Maulucci, Christopher M; Dumont, Aaron S; and Tubbs, R Shane, "Sacral fractures: An updated and comprehensive review." (2020). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 3989.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/3989