Sacral stress fractures in athletes

Bone Marrow Lesions in Athletic Stress Injuries: An Overview

“…However, sacral fatigue fractures are less common with an unknown prevalence and incidence. A recent systematic review of the current literature 59 revealed only 124 reported cases. Athletes involved in high-impact endurance sports such as long-distance and cross-country running, military training, and aerobic exercise are most commonly affected.…”