Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine in adolescents

J Orthop Trauma. 1996;10(6):440-3. doi: 10.1097/00005131-199608000-00014.

Abstract

We present two cases of traumatic avulsion of the apophysis of the anterior superior iliac spine after sports activity in adolescents. Non-operative treatment resulted in excellent functional outcome for this relatively unusual fracture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Athletic Injuries*
  • Fractures, Bone* / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Ilium / injuries*
  • Male
  • Pelvis / injuries*