| | PELVIS FRACTURES IN SPORTS |
 | | The localisations were Ischial Tuberosity (IT) 109 cases, Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS) 45 cases, Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) 39 cases, Superior Corner of Pubic Symphysis (SCPS) 7 cases and Iliac Crest (IC) 3 cases. |
 | | Avulsion fractures of apophyses and spines of the pelvis are usually considered uncommon injuries, seen almost exclusively in adolescent athletes mainly as a result of the sudden, forceful or unbalanced contraction of the attached musculo-tendinous unit, while the subject is engaged in a sporting event such as kicking a ball, running or jumping. |
 | | The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence, location and sports distribution of avulsion fractures of the pelvis demonstrated radiographically in a numerous sample of symptomatic elite athletic population. |
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