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Apophyseal Avulsion Fractures of the Hip and Pelvis

2009; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 32; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/01477447-20090101-12

1938-2367

Bart McKinney, Cory Nelson, Wesley Carrion,

Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

Educational Objectives As a result of reading this article, physicians should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy and mechanism of injury associated with apophyseal avulsion fractures of the hip and pelvis. 2. List the different stages of nonoperative management in patients with apophyseal avulsion. 3. Discuss the operative treatment options and surgical approaches for treatment of these injuries. 4. Identify the controversies and common complications in the treatment of apophyseal avulsion fractures of the hip and pelvis.