Traumatic avulsion of the anterior superior and inferior iliac spines in adult: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior and inferior iliac spines are rare fractures. They are mostly observed in adolescents during sports accidents, traumatic forms are even more exceptional. Case report: Here we report a case of simultaneous and homolateral avulsion fractures of both anterior superior and anterior inferior iliac spines in a 35-year-old male adult after a motorcycle accident. Surgical treatment using an open reduction and fixation of the two spines was performed with very good functional outcomes. Surgical management of iliac spine avulsion fractures allows recovery of the subsequent level of sports activity in most cases. Conclusion: Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior and inferior iliac spines are rare fractures. Surgical management of iliac spine avulsion fractures allows recovery of the subsequent level of sports activity in most cases. Orthopedic treatment is still used for the management of this type of injury, thus comparative studies are needed to refine the criteria for surgery.

Keywords

• Adult
• Fracture-avulsion
• Anterior superior iliac spine
• Anterior inferior iliac spine
• Osteosynthesis