RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Imaging and Treatment of Sacral Insufficiency Fractures
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 201
OP 210
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A1666
VO 31
IS 2
A1 Lyders, E.M.
A1 Whitlow, C.T.
A1 Baker, M.D.
A1 Morris, P.P.
YR 2010
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/31/2/201.abstract
AB SUMMARY: SIFs are a common, though often unsuspected, cause of low back pain in the elderly. Although numerous radiographic modalities can be used to diagnose SIFs, bone scintigraphy and MR imaging are the most sensitive. Conservative management involves various combinations of bed rest, rehabilitation, and analgesics. More recently, sacroplasty has emerged as an alternative therapy for the treatment of SIFs, with prospective studies and case reports suggesting that it is a safe and effective therapy. This article reviews the imaging appearance of SIFs and discusses treatment options with a focus on sacroplasty. FEAfinite-element analysisMDPmethylene diphosphonatePMMApolymethylmethacrylateSIFsacral insufficiency fractureVASvisual analog pain scale.