of the sacrum, it met with a definite forward projection of bone towards the upper end. Indeed, one might describe it better by saying that the finger passed up into a rectangular hollow formed by the anterior surface of the sacrum and an overhanging bony prominence, which was not continuous laterally with the arcuate lines of the pelvic inlet. A provisional diagnosis of spondylolisthesis was m...

Fractures of the os sacrum can be the cause of severe pain and immobility. A common cause of insufficiency fractures is osteoporosis. In elderly and multimorbid patients, the complications of conservative therapy can sometimes be severe. In the meantime, good outcomes with regard to pain reduction and improved mobility are achieved with CT-assisted balloon sacroplasty. We report on the successf...

Solitary plasmacytomas are usually lytic and expansile and present in the ilium or long bones because of local pain or swelling [1]. Peripheral neuropathy can occur, probably secondary to a neurotoxic substance secreted by the neoplastic plasma cells [2]. Solitary sclerotic plasmacytomas are quite unusual and unreported in the sacrum. This report describes two cases of solitary nonmass-producin...

Pott’s disease; Spine tuberculosis; Sacrum; Lower back pain; TB; Black Africa Abstract Background: Spinal tuberculosis is a common form of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. However, a tubercular involvement of the sacrum is very rare. Aim of the work: The aim of this case report is to describe a rare case of tuberculosis of the sacrum. Case report: A 37-year-old man was referred to the Rheumatology...

1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Askina® Transorbent®, Askina® Transorbent® Border & Askina® Transorbent® Sacrum are multilayered semi-permeable dressings which consist of the following: • an adhesive layer that bonds to the intact skin, but is non-adherent to the wound • a dry hydrogel layer with high absorption capacity. • a foam layer that provides a degree of cushioning to the wound. • a vapour permea...

BACKGROUND With the advanced MRI techniques, pathologic features can be detected at an early stage and quantitatively evaluated, resulting in the advantages of early diagnosis and prompt treatment. This study aimed to determine the value of diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DWI) in detection of early ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and investigate the characteristic manifestations of AS on whole body ...

Structurally, the sacrum-coccyx provides the dual roles of serving as the base of the spinal column while also forming part of the pelvic ring. Physiological movement control of the pelvis and the spine are functionally interdependent. In particular, intra-pelvic control, (that between the ilia and sacrum/coccyx in support and control of the forces and small movements within the pelvic ring) is...

audal regression syndrome (CRS) represents a continuum of congenital anomalies that may include incomplete development of the sacrum and, to a lesser extent, the lumbar vertebrae, disruption of the distal spinal cord, and extreme lack of growth of the caudal region.1 First-trimester prenatal diagnosis of CRS is challenging because of incomplete ossification of the sacrum at that time.2 Most cas...

The surgical treatment of destructive processes involving the lower lumbar spine and the sacrum often require attachment of a long hardware construct to the pelvis for improved stability. In an effort to minimize surgical morbidity and postoperative pain, and improve quicker patient mobilization, we describe a novel minimally invasive technique of percutaneously placed iliac screws. We explain ...

We report the case of a 58-year old female who presented with insidious low back pain radiating to the buttock and thigh. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a heterogenous high-signal (on T2-weighting) in the midline of the sacrum. Within this mass was a distinct area of low-signal intensity. Computed tomography revealed a lytic lesion within the sacrum. Biopsy confirmed the presence of a lipo...