title: Morbidity following isolated fractures of the sacrum.
abstract: There is little information in the orthopaedic literature on the long-term results following isolated fractures of the sacrum. The present study traced patients with these fractures, and attempted to identify the incidence of long-term symptoms. The study revealed that isolated fractures of the sacrum are not always benign, and may result in chronic discomfort (sacrodynia) or persistent neurological symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Harlow Wood Orthopaedic Hospital, Nr Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Foy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors