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Stable sacral fracture: bed rest for how long?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Sacral fracture: If truly stable then a sacral fracture can be treated with early weight-bearing as tolerated guided by pain. Certainly avoid any high-impact activity. Talk with your orthopedic surgeon to know for sure.

Answered 2/21/2021

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