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. 1993 Jul;52(7):545-7.
doi: 10.1136/ard.52.7.545.

Clinical evolution of sacral stress fractures: influence of additional pelvic fractures

P Peris  1 , N Guañabens, F Pons, R Herranz, A Monegal, X Surís, J Muñoz-Gómez
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Clinical evolution of sacral stress fractures: influence of additional pelvic fractures

P Peris et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 1993 Jul.

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical evolution of sacral stress fractures in relation to the scintigraphic pattern and the presence of additional pelvic fractures.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of 14 patients with sacral fractures.

Results: Six patients had additional pelvic fractures. Four bone scintigraphic patterns were found. The resolution of symptoms was longer in patients with associated pelvic fractures (30 weeks v three weeks). No relation was found between the bone scintigraphic pattern and the time of evolution.

Conclusion: Associated pelvic fractures delay the resolution of symptoms in patients with sacral fractures, regardless of scintigraphic pattern.

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