Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Avulsion of the lesser trochanter is an uncommon injury. In children and adolescents it usually occurs as a sports injury via traumatic avulsion of the psoas major tendon. In adults, isolated fractures of the lesser trochanter are most commonly pathological due to metastatic tumor invasion of the proximal femur. This case report documents how a 14-year-old boy, who presented with an avulsion of the lesser trochanter of the proximal femur following a seemingly atraumatic shot put session at a track and field event, was diagnosed and successfully treated with a conservative approach.
Authors: Mohamed H. Grissa, Nasri Bzeouich, Makram Zrig, Hamdi Boubaker, Mohamed A. Msolli, Abderrazak Abid, Semir Nouira, Amanda Montgomery
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $500
OpenAlex ID: W2605381815