Lesser Trochanter Avulsion Fracture Therapy

Isolated avulsion fractures of lesser trochanter in adolescents. Avulsion fractures result when the fracture fragment is pulled from its parent bone by forceful contraction of a tendon or ligament.

Isolated lesser trochanter fracture has been reported in athletic teenagers 1—4.

Wightman, a ballet dancer with chronic hip pain due to a lesser trochanter bony avulsion: The lesser trochanter of the femur is a conical eminence, which varies in size in different species. Mri images axial coronal and sagittal images demonstrate avulsion fracture by approximately 2.5 cm to 3 cm. It tends to occur as a consequence of a. This injury is a result of a sudden forceful contraction of the iliopsoas tendon. It usually occurs during vigorous sport activity. Lesser trochanter fracture greater trochanter fracture gluteus medius insertion epiphyseal fracture avulsion fracture. The patient we report presented with pain and limited hip flexion. Avulsion fractures of the lesser trochanter, greater trochanter, and iliac crest are less common.5 although not as common as other avulsions in the pelvis, lesser trochanter avulsion causes considerable pain and decreased function. Avulsion fractures of the lesser trochanter in adolescents are uncommon. Lesser trochanter avulsion injury associated with avulsion of the lesser trochanter secondary to iliopsoas injury muscle injury. Isolated lesser trochanter fracture has been reported in athletic teenagers 1—4. An intertrochanteric fracture occurs along a line that is located between the greater and lesser trochanters. In the pelvis, the newly formed secondary centers of ossification, the. Wightman, a ballet dancer with chronic hip pain due to a lesser trochanter bony avulsion: There is fluid and hematoma around the iliopsoas tendon. Arthroscopic treatment of greater tuberosity avulsion fractures | broken shoulder.