J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2005 Feb;40(1):95-98.

Pelvic Bone Stress Fracture after Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Two Cases Report

• Choi YS
• Kim KS
• Jung HG
• Jang HH

Abstract

Fractures of the pelvic ring after long fusions to the lumbosacral spine is a heretofore rarely reported complication. Stress fractures of the pelvic ring are a potential source of late pain after fusions of the lumbosacral spine. We report two cases of stress fracture of the pelvic bone after lumbar spinal fusion.

Keyword

Pelvis; Stress fracture; Lumbar spinal fusion

MeSH Terms

Fractures, Stress*
Pelvic Bones*
Pelvis
Spinal Fusion*
Spine