Iliac crest apophyseal avulsion fracture
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Iliac crest apophyseal avulsion fracture is due to forceful contraction of anterior abdominal wall muscles. It is a rare fracture that occurs in adolescents, and usually the underlying abnormality
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PDF] Acute Avulsion of the Iliac Crest Apophysis in an Adolescent
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Stress Fractures of the Pelvis
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Pelvic X-ray on day of injury (a), showing the left iliac crest
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Apophyseal Avulsion Injury of the Pelvis
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Thoracic and Abdominal Wall Injuries in Sports
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Left anterior (a), comparative right and left oblique inferior (b) and
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Avulsion fracture: Do I have it? What is the best treatment?
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Pelvis Fractures - Pediatric - Pediatrics - Orthobullets
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Thoracic and Abdominal Wall Injuries in Sports