Sequential avulsion of the anterior inferior iliac spine in an adolescent long jumper. Issue 7 (23rd June 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yildiz, C; Yildiz, Y; Ozdemir, M T; Green, D; Aydin, T
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 39:Issue 7(2005)
• Page Start: e31
• Page End: e31
• Publication Date: 2005-06-23
• Subjects: AIIS, anterior inferior iliac spine; anterior inferior iliac spine -- avulsion fracture -- long jump; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.015289
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : We present here an unusual case of a sequential avulsion fracture of the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS), occurring first in the right and then the left AIIS, during long jump attempts. The case of a 17 year old boy with pain around his right groin, which first occurred during a long jump attempt, is presented. Radiographic examination revealed an avulsion fracture of the right AIIS. After conservative treatment, full athletic activity was allowed 2 months after the injury. However, 4 months later the patient returned with a similar pain in the opposite side of his groin. Radiographs revealed another fracture of the left AIIS. The boy underwent the same treatment protocol; he was examined with isokinetic dynamometry. No complication or re-injury occurred during the 2 year follow up period. In the present study, we introduce the first case of a sequential bilateral AIIS avulsion fracture caused by a long jump.