AP pelvis radiograph is insufficient for diagnosis of U-type sacral fractures

ConclusionThe sensitivity of an AP pelvis radiograph is poor for U-type sacral fractures, whether interpreted by radiologists or orthopedic traumatologists. Pelvis CT should be considered as a screening test to rule out sacral fracture when the patient reports posterior pelvic pain, even if plain radiography demonstrates no injury or a minimally displaced pelvic ring disruption.Level of evidenceDiagnostic level III

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Source: Emergency Radiology - November 9, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research