| Literature DB >> 29046079 |
H E Matar1, S Tripathi1, D J Miller1.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Apophyseal fracture; Avulsion fracture; Corticosteroids; Iliac crest; Insufficiency fracture
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29046079 PMCID: PMC5838676 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0175
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891