M. Cimerman et al., AVULSION OF THE ANTERIOR SUPERIOR ILIAC SPINE IN 2 ADOLESCENT SISTERS- OPERATIVE VERSUS CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT, Der Unfallchirurg, 98(10), 1995, pp. 530-531
We compared the results of treatment of identical injuries to the ante
rior superior iliac spine in two adolescent sisters, one treated conse
rvatively and the other operatively. The functional results of both tr
eatments were good hilt the rehabilitation period was shorter with ope
rative treatment, allowing an earlier return to athletic activity. Tre
atment by open reduction and internal fixation should be considered in
patients requiring a short convalescence, Familial coincidence of avu
lsion fracture of the anterior superior iliac spine has not previously
been described in the literature.