Presentation
Pelvic trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Sacral fracture
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Fracture through the S5 vertebra with a minimal displacement of the fragment is seen.
The coccyx is intact.
From the case:
Sacral fracture
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Isolated minimally displaced fracture of the S5 vertebrae.
Sarcoiliac joint normal.
The coccyx is intact.
Case Discussion
An isolated S5 fracture is a rare type of sacral fracture and most sacral fractures are associated with pelvic injuries elsewhere.