Symptomatic Ischial Stress Fractures in Elite Athletes Treated With Percutaneous Screws

Abstract

Cases: Two high-level athletes with symptomatic gluteal pain with explosive movements that had failed nonoperative management were eventually diagnosed with ischial stress fractures. These were treated with percutaneous posterior column screws. Both patients healed their fractures and made full return to sport. Conclusion: Ischial stress fractures should be considered in the differential for athletes with persistent gluteal pain. Percutaneous fixation is a minimally invasive and effective method of treating symptomatic ischial stress fractures that have failed nonoperative treatment.