Avulsion injuries (hip) Flashcards
1
Q
What is an avulsion injury?
A
Involves a tendon/ ligament being pulled from the bone, taking some bone fragment with it
2
Q
What groups is it common in and why
A
Adolescents due to lack of ossification- muscles are stronger than apophyses
3
Q
Common sites (4)
A
ASIS
AIIS
ischia, tuberosity
Pubic symphysis
