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Iliac crest apophyseal insufficiency avulsion fractures

ABSTRACT Iliac crest apophyseal avulsion fractures are rare injuries caused mainly through forceful contraction of attached muscles during high level sporting activities. We present the first case of a spontaneous… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Iliac crest apophyseal avulsion fractures are rare injuries caused mainly through forceful contraction of attached muscles during high level sporting activities. We present the first case of a spontaneous iliac crest apophyseal avulsion insufficiency fracture in a patient with severe atopic eczema on oral steroids and review the relevant literature.

Keywords: iliac crest; crest apophyseal; avulsion fractures

Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2018

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