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Case Studies | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 5 Issue 7, July 2016 | Rating: 6.1 / 10
Lesser Trochanter Avulsion: A Rare Cause of Groin Pain
Dr. Nikhil A. Gokhale, Dr. Pradeep A. Sangnod, Dr. Sunil Shahane, Dr. Ashwin Samant
Abstract: Apophyseal avulsion injuries are peculiar injuries seen in the adolescent age group. They are caused by sudden contraction of a muscle attached to the epiphysis and a cause of pain and concern in patient and relatives. Apophyseal injuries of the pelvis and proximal femur are uncommon. We report a case of a 15 year old boy who presented to us with groin pain and was diagnosed to have had an avulsion of the lesser trochanter while sprinting.
Keywords: Lesser trochanter avulsion, apophysis, groin pain
Edition: Volume 5 Issue 7, July 2016
Pages: 1391 - 1393