Author/Editor		Veselko, M; Smrkolj, V
Title		Avulsion of the anterior-superior iliac spine in athletes: case reports
Type		članek
Source		J Trauma
Vol. and No.		Letnik 36, št. 3
Publication year		1994
Volume		str. 444-6
Language		eng
Abstract		Avulsion of the anterior-superior iliac spine rarely occurs in adolescents. The condition is commonly encountered in athletes. Despite the resulting caudal dislocation of the apophysis, the injury is as a rule treated by conservative means. We report on avulsion in two young athletes treated by open reduction and internal fixation, which enabled them to resume sports: one 3 weeks and the other 4 weeks after the injury. Treatment by open reduction and internal fixation is also indicated in patients requiring a short convalescence.
Descriptors		ATHLETIC INJURIES FRACTURES ILIUM ADOLESCENCE BONE SCREWS FRACTURES