Anterior inferior iliac spine avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Painful hip.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Male

Avulsion fracture of the right anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS). 

Case Discussion

AIIS avulsion fractures involve the attachment of the straight head of rectus femoris. 

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