Presentation
Sudden severe right groin pain following jumping training. Ultrasound to rule out a muscular injury.
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter
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A bony fragment with a surrounding hematoma is noted at the inner margin of the right femoral neck suggestive of an avulsion fracture.
From the case:
Avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter
Frontal
The frontal radiograph of the pelvis confirms the avulsion fracture with upward displacement of the right lesser trochanter apophysis. No other associated fracture.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound and radiographic feature of an avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter apophysis.
Usually due to a sudden forceful muscular contraction causing an avulsion fracture of the apoptosis, site of the tendon attachment.