Operative versus conservative treatment of apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis in the adolescents: a systematical review with meta-analysis of clinical outcome and return to sports

Operative versus conservative treatment of apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis in the adolescents: a systematical review with meta-analysis of clinical outcome and return to sports

Abstract Background Avulsion fractures of the pelvic apophyses typically occur in adolescent athletes due to a sudden strong muscle contraction while growth plates are still open. The main goals of this systematic review with meta-analysis were to summarize the evidence on clinical outcome and deter...

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Main Authors: H. Eberbach, L. Hohloch, M.J. Feucht, L. Konstantinidis, N.P. Südkamp, J. Zwingmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Avulsion fractures
Pelvis
Treatment
Outcome
Return to sports
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1527-z

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