Iliac crest avulsion

Case contributed by Rajesh Annamalaisamy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

3 week history of right hip pain and limp following 1500m athletics event. Tender ASIS on examination.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Avulsion fracture of the lateral 1/4 of the right iliac crest apophysis.

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