Iliac crest avulsion

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Heard a click sound on his right hip while running and fell, cannot weight bear since then. X-ray pelvis to rule out any fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Apophyseal avulsion fracture of the right iliac crest is noted.

Case Discussion

Iliac crest avulsion fractures are due to forceful contraction of anterior abdominal wall muscles, usually in young patients.

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