Sacral insufficiency fractures are a frequent and painful consequence of pubic symphysis osteomyelitis.
Samuel E BroidaJayson P KembleBrian D WahligWilliam W CrossBoyd R ViersMatthew T HoudekPublished in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2023)
Sacral insufficiency fracture is a common sequela of pubic symphysis osteomyelitis. These fractures are often multifocal within the pelvis and can occur even prior to pubic resection. Pubectomy further predisposes these patients to fracture. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for these injuries in patients with symphyseal osteomyelitis.