title: Sacral Stress Fracture Mimicking Lumbar Radiculopathy in a Mounted Police Officer: Case Report and Literature Review.
abstract: Study Design Case report and review of the literature. Objective To present a unique case of L5 radiculopathy caused by a sacral stress fracture without neurologic compression. Methods We present our case and its clinical evolution and review the available literature on similar pathologies. Results Relief of the unusual mechanical loading causing sacral stress fracture led to rapid resolution of radiculopathy. Conclusion L5 radiculopathy can be caused by a sacral stress fracture and can be relieved by simple mechanical treatment of the fracture.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Drew A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bednar
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Khaled
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Almansoori
keywords: L5 radiculopathy; sacrum; stress fracture