U-shaped sacral fracture: an easily missed fracture with high morbidity. A report of two cases

• Main Authors: Hussin, P., Chan, C.Y.W., Saw, L.B., Kwan, M.K.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/11076/

U-shaped sacral fracture is a very rare injury. This injury is easily missed and the diagnosis is often delayed as it is difficult to detect on the anteroposterior view of the pelvic radiograph. It is highly unstable and neurological injury is common. Two cases of U-shaped sacral fractures are repor...