Dustin J Schuett, James D Bomar, Andrew T Pennock
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the patient demographics, epidemiology, mechanism of injury, and natural history of pelvic apophyseal avulsion fractures. METHODS: A retrospective records review of imaging and clinical documentation was performed for patients diagnosed with pelvic apophyseal avulsion fractures at our institution from 2007 to 2013. Patient's Risser score, triradiate status, fracture location, size, and displacement were recorded based on initial injury radiographs...
September 2015: Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics