Apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis and hip

Last revised by Ashesh Ishwarlal Ranchod on 24 Mar 2024

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Dixon A, Ranchod A, Mahmoud Q, et al. Apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis and hip. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-30013

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-30013

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30013

Article created:

11 Jul 2014, Andrew Dixon ◉

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24 Mar 2024, Ashesh Ishwarlal Ranchod ◉

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Musculoskeletal, Paediatrics, Trauma

Synonyms:

Pelvic avulsion fractures
Pelvic avulsion injuries
Hip avulsion fractures
Hip avulsion injuries

Apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis and hip are relatively common among physically active adolescents and young adults.

iliac crest: anterior abdominal wall muscles
anterior superior iliac spine: tensor fascia lata and sartorius
anterior inferior iliac spine: straight head of rectus femoris
greater trochanter: gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
lesser trochanter: iliopsoas muscle
ischial tuberosity: hamstring muscles
body and inferior ramus of pubis: thigh adductors and gracilis

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Apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis and hip

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