Operative Fixation of an Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Apophyseal Avulsion Fracture Nonunion in an Adolescent Soccer Player: A Case Report. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carr, James B.; Conte, Evan; Rajadhyaksha, Evan A.; Laroche, Kevin A.; Gwathmey, F. Winston; Carson, Eric W.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 7:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.16.00167
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 14-year-old male competitive soccer player presented with a history of recurrent right hip pain for 18 months. He was diagnosed with an anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) apophyseal avulsion fracture nonunion with subspinal impingement, which was confirmed by radiographs, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The patient underwent surgical fixation and subspinal decompression. He returned to competitive soccer 5 months postoperatively. Conclusion: AIIS apophyseal avulsion fractures occur in adolescent athletes and generally respond to nonoperative treatment. When such management is unsuccessful, surgical fixation can lead to resolution of pain with return of full function.