Anterior Superior and Anterior Interior Iliac Spine Fractures. Comparison of the Results of Conservative and Surgical Treatment

Abstract

Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) are rare injuries to the skeleton in children.They are most frequent in adolescent athletes, such as sprinters and long-distance runners, and football players. The authors present a group of patients treated at their department and compare the results of procedures used to manage different pelvic avulsion fractures.

Keywords

• avulsion fracture
• anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
• anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
• apophyseal injury
• conservative treatment
• surgical treatment