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Demonstration of Cutaneous Allodynia in Association with Chronic Pelvic Pain
Published on: June 23, 2009
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[A boy with acute pain in his right buttock]
Wesley W E S Theunissen1,2, Frank Jonkers1, Arnold T Besselaar1
1Máxima MC, afd. Orthopedie, Veldhoven.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 13, 2020
Summary
A teenage breakdancer sustained an ischial tuberosity avulsion fracture after a hip hyperflexion and knee extension injury. Imaging confirmed the fracture, highlighting a risk in athletic activities involving extreme movements.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Traumatology
Background:
- Adolescent athletes are susceptible to various musculoskeletal injuries.
- Breakdancing involves dynamic movements that can place significant stress on anatomical structures.
- Avulsion fractures occur when a tendon or ligament pulls a piece of bone away.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old male presented with acute right buttock pain post-breakdancing.
- Physical examination revealed tenderness at the right ischial tuberosity and functional deficits.
- The injury mechanism involved simultaneous hip hyperflexion and knee extension.
Findings:
- Radiography and CT imaging confirmed an avulsion fracture of the right ischial tuberosity.
- The ischial tuberosity is a common site for avulsion fractures in adolescents due to hamstring muscle pull.
- This case highlights a specific injury pattern associated with extreme athletic maneuvers.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of ischial tuberosity avulsion fractures is crucial for appropriate management.
- Understanding injury mechanisms in sports like breakdancing can inform prevention strategies.
- This injury underscores the importance of considering high-energy mechanisms in adolescent bone trauma.
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