Avulsion fractures of the anterior inferior iliac spine: the case for surgical intervention

Authors
Rajasekhar, C Kumar, KS Bhamra, MS
Citation
C. Rajasekhar et al., Avulsion fractures of the anterior inferior iliac spine: the case for surgical intervention, INT ORTHOP, 24(6), 2001, pp. 364-365
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
ISSN journal
03412695 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
364 - 365
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(200102)24:6<364:AFOTAI>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Two cases of avulsion fracture of the anterior inferior iliac spine are rep orted. One was a missed diagnosis that resulted in exostosis formation need ing excision. The second case was an adolescent with significant displaceme nt of the fragment and a primary open reduction and internal fixation was d one. A high index of suspicion is necessary to diagnose this relatively rar e injury and surgery has a role in carefully selected cases.