Author/Editor		Kosanović, Miloš; Brilej, Drago; Komadina, Radko; Buhanec, Božidar; Pilih, Iztok Aleš; Vlaović, Miodrag
Title		Operative treatment of avulsion fractures of anterior superior iliac spine according to the tension band principle
Type		članek
Source		Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
Vol. and No.		Letnik 122, št. 8
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 421-3
Language		eng
Abstract		Background: Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine are uncommon injuries. Most of them occur in adolescent athletes. Traditionally, they have been treated conservatively. We describe operative treatment of avulsion fractures that might shorten the period of rehabilitation. Methods and results: Six patients with avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine were treated operatively by open reduction and osteosynthesis with two Kirschner wires and a wire loop. After 6 weeks, all of them had resumed their sports' activities. No complications were recorded. Conclusions: Operative treatment of anterior superior iliac spine avulsions may reduce the time to full recovery. It should be considered for athletes requiring a short period of rehabilitation.
Descriptors		HIP FRACTURES ILIUM FRACTURE FIXATION BONE WIRES ADOLESCENCE ATHLETIC INJURIES TREATMENT OUTCOME