This report aimed to present an unusual case of symptomatic bilateral fracture of the sacrum’s superior articular process in a 21-year-old speed skater. On rare occasions, you will find Fractures of the excellent articular process in clinical practice. The repetition of spinal movements can lead to fractures of the pars interarticularis, resulting in spondylolysis. The researchers took the data for close observation patients admitted for close observation after complaining of excruciating lower back pain and bilateral dysesthesia along the L5 nerve root. They left no stone unturned to evaluate all available data related to those patients.
As a result, the researchers found that the patient showed immediate improvement and returned to training six months post-operatively. They presented a case of bilateral fractures of the sacrum’s superior articular process in a speed skater. His current symptoms were similar to those found in other patients with spondylolysis, and the aetiology appears to be similar. Surgical treatment has opted, given him symptomatic relief from nerve root and facet joint blocks. The researchers are still doing more studies regarding this matter to find a new opening in the world of spine surgery and treatment processes.
Ref: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/02688697.2015.1122174
