Longitudinal fractures of the sacrum: case report.
A longitudinal fracture of the sacrum without an associated neurologic deficit is described. It was treated by bedrest successfully. The case is compared to the usual transverse or oblique sacral fracture: we feel that because the sacral nerve roots were pushed to either side of the fracture there were no neurologic problems in the case presented.
D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010292:Paresthesia; D012447:Sacrum / Q000293:injuries*; D014555:Urination Disorders