Sacroplasty: report of three cases
Sait Naderi1, Hakan Ilaslan, Ahmet Aslan
1Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey. saitnaderi@yahoo.com
Turkish Neurosurgery
|July 30, 2010
Summary
Sacroplasty offers an effective treatment for sacral stress fractures, significantly reducing pain. This minimally invasive procedure provides a safe option for patients experiencing persistent low back and groin pain from these rare fractures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Sacral stress fractures are uncommon injuries causing low back and groin pain.
- Conservative treatments are often insufficient for managing these fractures.
Observation:
- This study reviewed three female patients with sacral stress fractures.
- All patients had a history of minor trauma and persistent pain despite conservative management.
- Diagnosis was confirmed using CT and MRI.
Findings:
- Sacroplasty, utilizing a short-axis technique, was performed on all three patients.
- Significant pain reduction was observed, with Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores decreasing from an average of 8.5 to 2.3 post-procedure.
Implications:
- Sacroplasty demonstrates efficacy and safety as a treatment for sacral stress fractures.
- This procedure offers a valuable alternative for patients with refractory pain from sacral stress fractures.
