Sterling Journal-Advocate

Avulsion fractures — A small problem that can cause big concerns

Today’s article involves fractures of bone which are caused by a small piece of bone attaching to a tendon and being pulled away from the bone in a type of chunk or chip. This type of fracture is ...
Healio

Pathologic hip fractures with signs of metastatic disease pose challenges

ORLANDO, Fla. — Surgery can dramatically improve quality of life for patients with pathologic hip fractures. But before intervening, orthopedic surgeons should watch for signs of metastatic disease ...
BMJ

Sequential avulsion of the anterior inferior iliac spine in an adolescent long jumper

We present here an unusual case of a sequential avulsion fracture of the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS), occurring first in the right and then the left AIIS, during long jump attempts. The case ...
BMJ

Multiple osteochondroses and avulsion fracture of anterior superior iliac spine in a soccer player

Department of Orthopedics and Department of Sports Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey Correspondence to: Dr Doral Department of Orthopedics and Department of Sports Medicine, Hacettepe ...