Abstract:The purpose of the current investigation was to synthesize the epidemiology, cause, management, and return to sport (RTS) outcomes of ilium avulsion fractures sustained during sporting activities in young athletes. Studies reporting on athletes <18 years old sustaining an avulsion fracture along the ilium [injury to the anterior superior or inferior iliac spine (ASIS or AIIS), or the iliac crest (IC)], and the athlete's RTS status were included. RTS was analyzed by injury acuity, location, mechanism of injury,… Show more
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