Presentation
Injury whilst playing soccer.
Patient Data
Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
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The left ischial tuberosity apophysis is displaced inferiorly from its normal position consistent with an avulsion fracture.
From the case:
Ischial tuberosity avulsion
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Left ischial apophysis avulsion injury (red arrow).
Case Discussion
Typical clinical setting and appearance of an ischial tuberosity avulsion fracture in an adolescent soccer player. This injury occurs at the attachment of the hamstring tendons.
Case courtesy of Judith Hu.