Anterior superior iliac spine avulsion

Case contributed by Mark Holland , 22 Feb 2012
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Andrew Dixon, 29 Jun 2014

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This case demonstrates the typical x-ray appearance of an ASIS avulsion fracture. The ASIS is the site of attachment for sartorius and tensor fascia lata muscles and is most commonly avulsed in adolescent athletes. 

See this case for MRI features of the same injury.

  • -<p>This case demonstrates the typical x-ray appearance of an ASIS avulsion fracture.</p>
  • -<p>See <a href="/cases/avulsion-injury-of-the-anterior-superior-iliac-spine-asis">this case</a> for MRI features of the same injury.</p>
  • +<p>This case demonstrates the typical x-ray appearance of an ASIS avulsion fracture. The ASIS is the site of attachment for sartorius and tensor fascia lata muscles and is most commonly avulsed in adolescent athletes. </p><p>See <a href="/cases/avulsion-injury-of-the-anterior-superior-iliac-spine-asis">this case</a> for MRI features of the same injury.</p>
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Acute trauma to a 15 year old boy during tackle in a football match

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ASIS avulsion fracture (yellow arrow). 

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