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
From the case:
Iliac crest avulsion
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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.