Unexpected bilateral pedicle stress fractures of the lumbar spine.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Radiology case reports
Abstract
Bilateral fracture of the lumbar pedicles is a rare phenomenon that may arise secondary to underlying risk factors. Our case demonstrates bilateral pedicle stress fractures arising in an otherwise healthy 41-year-old male. After failing to respond to conservative measures, he was managed with bilateral pedicle screws. Our patient did not report any incidence of trauma, but he did engage in amateur weightlifting - we suspect that this was the cause of his fractures.
DOI
10.1016/j.radcr.2020.12.037
Publication Date
12-30-2020
Recommended Citation
Tahir, Ismail, "Unexpected bilateral pedicle stress fractures of the lumbar spine." (2020). Radiology. 20.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/radiology/20
Identifier
119287145 (Orcid); PMC7779833 (pmc)