Avulsion Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
> Tendon/Capsule/Ligament pulled away from bone + takes bony attachment with it
2
Q
Pathology
A
> High muscular activity
Forced extreme RoM
*More common in adolescents where tendon is stronger than apophyses (bone has yet to ossify fully)
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
> X-ray
MRI/CT scan
*delayed diagnosis may lead to tendon retraction - preventing optimal outcomes
