Sacral fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pelvic trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Fracture through the S5 vertebra with a minimal displacement of the fragment is seen.
The coccyx is intact.

ct

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.

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