Open AccessAvulsion Fracture of the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine in a Young Athlete Detected by Point-Of-Care Ultrasound
Author(s) -
Takaaki Mori,
Takateru Ihara,
Osamu Nomura
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
pocus journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2369-8543
DOI - 10.24908/pocus.v7i1.15096
Subject(s) - anterior superior iliac spine , avulsion , medicine , groin , avulsion fracture , pelvis , emergency department , point of care ultrasound , ultrasound , radiology , surgery , orthodontics , nursing
Pelvic avulsion fractures (PAFs) are common in adolescents. X-ray is commonly used to diagnose PAF, but the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for this purpose in pediatric emergency departments has yet to be published. We reported herein a pediatric case of anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) avulsion fracture detected by POCUS. A 14-year-old male patient visited our emergency department for groin pain he experienced during a game of baseball. POCUS of the right ilium demonstrated a hyperechoic structure anterolaterally displaced towards the ASIS, suggesting an ASIS avulsion fracture. X-ray of the pelvis confirmed the findings and led to the diagnosis of ASIS avulsion fracture.