Keywords:
Education and training, Education, CT, MR, Digital radiography, Musculoskeletal system
Authors:
P. C. Mohan, M. T. Mohamed Shah; Singapore/SG
DOI:
10.1594/essr2018/P-0127
Conclusion
In this pictorial,
we reviewed the anatomy and pathological features of pelvic and sacral insufficiency fractures,
including important diagnostic imaging characteristics as well as injuries that are related to these fractures.
Lastly,
we highlighted several imaging pearls and potential pitfalls and used few case illustrations to reinforce these teaching points.
As osteoporosis,
and consequently ISFs,
become increasingly important in terms of social and economic significance in aging populations, it is equallty important for clinicians and radiologists to not only consider ISFs in their diagnosis,
in patients with lower back,
gluteal or pelvic pain,
but also to be cognizant of potential pitfalls and mimics.
This prevents undesirable outcomes and investigations,
and allows for prompt,
cost-effective patient management.