Stress fractures of the sacrum following strenuous activity.
Three military recruits developed stress fractures in the sacral wing during rigorous elite basic training. Stress fractures in the sacrum have previously not been reported in a healthy population. Sacrum, like every bone of the pelvis and the lower limb that participates in weight bearing, may be susceptible to stress fracture following sustained excessive physical activity.
Volpin
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Bat Galim, Haifa, Israel.
Milgrom
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Goldsher
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Stein
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D000293:Adolescent; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011122:Polyphosphates; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013667:Technetium; D017556:Technetium Compounds
D011122:Polyphosphates; D017556:Technetium Compounds; C009835:technetium Tc 99m polyphosphate; D013667:Technetium