Yan Epelboym MD, MPH, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Scott Sheehan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Weaver MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Aaron D. Sodickson MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Siemens AG

Bharti Khurana MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Understanding of the pathophysiology of sacral fractures 2. Understanding of the spectrum of sacral fractures and lumbosacral dissociation 3. Relevant imaging findings for the orthopedic surgeon to guide effective treatment  

1. Review the relevant anatomy of the sacrum in multiple imaging modalities 2. Illustrate the common mechanism of sacral injury utilizing 3D modeling and animation 3. Illustrate the most commonly encountered sacral fractures  4. Describe the classification systems of lumbosacral junction injuries and sacral fractures 5. Case based review of sacral fractures and lumbosacral junction injuries.      

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14006125/14006125_6wcu.pdf

Epelboym, Y, Sheehan, S, Weaver, M, Sodickson, A, Khurana, B, Out of Radiologist’s Sight: Sacral Fractures and Lumbosacral Dissociation.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006125.html