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Clinical Presentation and Outcomes of Sacral Stress Fractures in Athletes: A Case Series of 13 Patients.
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backgroundSacral stress fractures are a rare cause of low back pain in athletes. Given the low incidence of these fractures, there is a scarcity of data on symptomatology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes. HYPOTHESIS: Patients diagnosed with sacral stress fractures would be athletes presenting with low back pain. STUDY
designCase series of 13 patients with sacral stress fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 4.
methodsWe conducted a retrospective review of medical records to identify patients diagnosed with sacral stress fractures at a single academic institution. Fractures were diagnosed on noncontrast T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging scans and categorized using the Bakker classification system. Subjects were administered an electronic survey that asked about (1) the onset, time course, and location of pain and other symptoms; (2) time to treatment and treatment modalities pursued; (3) sports performance and time to return to sport; and (4) risk factors for stress fractures.
resultsOf 18 eligible patients, 13 (72.2%) completed the survey with mean follow-up of 49.6 months (range, 1-144 months). Mean age was 28.0 years (range, 18-52 years); 9 patients (69.2%) were female, of whom 7 (77.8%) were premenopausal. The most common fracture type was Bakker type B (8 patients; 61.5%). Most patients presented with acute lumbosacral back pain in the setting of running/jogging activities. All patients underwent nonoperative treatment for an average of 3.8 months (range, 0-8 months) and three-quarters reported pain resolution at last follow-up. Rate of return to sport was 83.3%, but most patients reported ongoing deficits in running performance.
conclusionSacral stress fractures commonly present as acute lumbosacral back pain provoked by running sports. While the pain associated with these fractures prevents most athletes from participating in sports, nonoperative management appears to be an effective treatment modality with a high rate of return to sport.
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