Simultaneous ipsilateral avulsion of the anterior superior and anterior inferior iliac spines in an adolescent.
BACKGROUND
Only one case of simultaneous avulsion fractures of the anterior superior and anterior inferior iliac spines has been previously reported. This was associated with a hip dislocation.


METHODS
A 16-year-old male adolescent sustained ipsilateral avulsion fractures of his superior and inferior iliac spines from a hyperextension injury of his right hip in a skiing accident. He healed satisfactorily after nonoperative treatment with protected weight bearing and limited active hip range of motion.


RESULTS
The patient healed in 12 weeks and returned to full activities, including sports, without complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Conservative treatment of simultaneous ipsilateral avulsion fractures of the anterior superior and anterior inferior iliac spines can lead to a good outcome.
Oldenburg
Frederick Parke
FP
Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Smith
Matthew V
MV
Thompson
George H
GH
D000293:Adolescent; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries; D016474:Weight-Bearing