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Osteoporotic sacral insufficiency fractures in a patient with alternating buttock pain: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lower back and buttock pain in older adults is often attributed to lumbar or hip degenerative pathology.1 However, in patients with multimorbidity, particularly those with malignancy or osteoporosis, broader causes must be considered. We present a 71-year-old female with three episodes of intractable, alternating buttock pain over 12 months, diagnosed with bilateral sacral insufficiency fractures (SIFs) upon orthopaedic consultation. This case illustrates the diagnostic challenge of SIFs and the importance of multidisciplinary management in fragility fracture care.

Source: New Zealand Medical Journal

DOI: 10.26635/6965.7066

Authors: Rohil Chauhan, Amanjeet Toor, Anand Segar

Institutions: University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland City Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and osteoporosis research

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4413630364

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