Large ossification mass causing groin pain and limited hip function. (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berry, Brendan; Majeed, Haroon; Deall, Ciara; Arumugam, Gowthaman; Remedios, Ian dos
• Is Part Of: Trauma. Volume 17:Number 3(2015:Jul.)
• Page Start: 235
• Page End: 237
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Rectus femoris avulsion -- groin pain -- ossification; Traumatology -- Periodicals; Disaster medicine -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1177/1460408614562495
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1460-4086

Abstract

Acute avulsion fractures to the anterior inferior iliac spine are unusual, yet well documented injuries, especially in the adolescent skeleton. To our knowledge, chronic avulsion fracture to the anterior inferior iliac spine has not been reported. This report presents a case of chronic avulsion fracture to the anterior inferior iliac spine leading to a large ossification mass resulting in a late presentation of hip with limited function. Surgical excision followed by physiotherapy led to satisfactory resolution of pain and significantly improved the range of flexion.