title: A hidden injury.
abstract: Transverse sacral fractures associated with cauda equina syndrome are uncommon lesions and often missed at the time of presentation. This case report highlights the benign presentation and the unpleasant outcome of such an injury.
authors.affiliation: Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Southport District General Hospital, Southport, UK. dussacu1@msn.com <dussacu1@msn.com>
authors.forename: C U
authors.initials: CU
authors.lastname: Dussa
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Soni
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D011630:Pubic Bone / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology