Sacral rib: a rare congenital anomaly.
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A 45-year-old patient reported for a follow-up visit after a motor vehicle accident with a history of vague right flank pain. He underwent a pelvic radiograph which revealed a long bony protuberance arising from the right sacral region; the appearance was consistent with a sacral rib. However due to the limited nature of his complaints the patient denied any surgical treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 74 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008