title: Pelvic and hip apophyseal avulsion injuries in young athletes.
abstract: Hip apophyseal injuries in young athletes are a fairly rare problem, and often go unrecognized by health professionals. These injuries can be extremely painful, and may take months to heal. Timely, accurate diagnosis is imperative so proper treatment can be initiated. In some cases, surgery is required.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Associates, PLC, 3100 Cross Creek Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA. jmoeller@sportsmedicineassociates.com
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Moeller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D025981:Hip Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007512:Ischium / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development / Q000293:injuries*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods