Avulsion Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is an avulsion injury?
A
It occurs when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone.
2
Q
Who are most likely to have avulsion injuries?
A
More common in adolescents involved in sports because the tendons are stronger than apophyses
3
Q
Give some places where avulsion injuries occur
A
ASIS AIIS Greater trochanter Lesser trochanter Ischial tuberosity
