Sammouni O, Zari S, Najib A, Yacoubi H. Traumatic avulsion of the anterior superior and inferior iliac spines in adult: A case report.
Trauma Case Rep 2023;
46:100872. [PMID:
37396116 PMCID:
PMC10310933 DOI:
10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100872]
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Abstract
Introduction
Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior and inferior iliac spines are rare fractures. They are mostly observed in adolescents during sports accidents, traumatic forms are even more exceptional.
Case report
Here we report a case of simultaneous and homolateral avulsion fractures of both anterior superior and anterior inferior iliac spines in a 35-year-old male adult after a motorcycle accident. Surgical treatment using an open reduction and fixation of the two spines was performed with very good functional outcomes. Surgical management of iliac spine avulsion fractures allows recovery of the subsequent level of sports activity in most cases.
Conclusion
Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior and inferior iliac spines are rare fractures. Surgical management of iliac spine avulsion fractures allows recovery of the subsequent level of sports activity in most cases. Orthopedic treatment is still used for the management of this type of injury, thus comparative studies are needed to refine the criteria for surgery.
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