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Fatigue fracture of the sacrum in a child

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Fatigue fractures involving the sacrum are extremely rare, and to our knowledge no occurrence of such a fracture in a child has been reported in the English-language literature. These fractures may mimic primary bone tumours or infection, and it is important to make an accurate diagnosis so that unnecessary biopsy can be avoided. We report a fatigue fracture of the sacrum in an 11-year-old child following prolonged aerobic exercise.

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  1. MRI Centre, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, The Woodlands, Bristol Road South, B312AP, Birmingham, UK

    R. Rajah &  A. M. Davies (Clinical Director)

  2. Bone Tumour Treatment Service, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK

    S. R. Carter

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Rajah, R., Davies, A.M. & Carter, S.R. Fatigue fracture of the sacrum in a child. Pediatr Radiol 23, 145–146 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02012411

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