Sacrum | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
WEBAug 2, 2024 · The sacrum consists of five fused sacral vertebral and costal segments (numbered one-to-five) that form a central sacral body and paired sacral alae (singular ala), which arise laterally from S1. As the sacrum develops, costal elements form the parts superior, lateral and inferior to the anterior sacral foramina.
Sacrum: Anatomy, Function, and Associated Conditions - Verywell Health
WEBOct 11, 2023 · The sacrum is an irregular bone that makes up the back or posterior third of the pelvic girdle. A ridge across the front or anterior portion of the S1 vertebra is called the sacral promontory.
Sacral Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
WEBNov 26, 2023 · Sacral fractures are common pelvic ring injuries that are under-diagnosed and often associated with neurologic compromise. Diagnosis can made with pelvis radiographs but frequently require pelvic CT scan for full characterization.
Demystifying Sacral Masses: A Pictorial Review - PMC
WEBMay 23, 2021 · Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are the preferred imaging modalities for evaluating sacral masses. This pictorial review will highlight imaging features of common sacral tumors with pathologic correlation.
Ala of Sacrum - 3D Image and Description - Pocket Anatomy
WEBAla of sacrum is a large triangular surface either side of sacral base, continuous with iliac fossa (akin to adapted and joined transverse and costal processes elsewhere spine).
Sacral Vertebrae: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell …
WEBApr 13, 2023 · The first three vertebrae of the sacral region form the wide lateral wings called the alae. The alae (also called the ala or wing of sacrum) connect with the blades of pelvis—called the ilium. The sacrum also forms the back wall of the pelvis and the joints at the hip bones called the sacroiliac joints.
Sacral Ala Fracture - Radiology In Plain English
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The sacral ala, or wings, are the lateral parts of the sacrum that articulate with the ilium of the pelvis. A fracture in this area can occur due to direct trauma, stress fractures, or underlying pathological conditions like osteoporosis or cancer.
Sacral fractures: issues, challenges, solutions - PMC
WEBMay 5, 2020 · Sacral fractures are a heterogeneous group of fractures occurring in young people following road accidents and falls from height or in the elderly with osteoporosis following trivial trauma.
Sacrum - Anatomy, Location, Functions, & Labeled Diagram
WEBDec 27, 2021 · The sacrum is a large, flat, triangular-shaped, irregular bone, alternatively known as the sacral vertebra or sacral spine. It comprises five fused vertebrae (S1-S5), located at the base of the vertebral column or spine. The bone links the spine with the hip, thus helping in hip stability.
Imaging and Treatment of Sacral Insufficiency Fractures - PMC
WEBZone 1 is composed of the sacral ala and bone between the sacroiliac joints and the neural foramina and is the most common site of SIFs. Zone 2 contains the neural foramina, and Zone 3, the sacral bodies.