کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4288792 | 1612104 | 2015 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
• Hypertrophic malunion of anterior inferior iliac spine causing impingement.
• Failed conservative management.
• Surgical excision of hypertrophic fragment have been done to relieve the symptom.
• First case in Qatar.
IntroductionAvulsion fractures of the anterior inferior iliac spine are uncommon and such injuries are caused by the sudden forceful contraction of the straight head of rectus femoris muscle while the hip is hyperextended and the knee is flexed.Case presentationThis case report describes the condition of 17 year old male footballer who complained of pain in the right groin for duration of 2 years after being involved in forceful sport activity. Detailed history, clinical examination, X-rays and CT scan revealed hypertrophic malunion of avulsion fracture of anterior inferior iliac spine causing an extra-articular type of femoroacetabular impingement. The patient was surgically treated when conservative management was unsuccessful.DiscussionThis is the first case of hypertrophic malunion of avulsion fracture of anterior inferior iliac spine with femoroacetabular impingement that has been recognized in Qatar. The patient was surgically treated in order to relieve symptoms and avoid osteoarthritis.ConclusionMalunited avulsion fracture of anterior inferior iliac spine can cause extra-articular femoroacetabular impingement.
Journal: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Volume 11, 2015, Pages 117–120