Avulsion fracture of the straight and reflected heads of rectus femoris

Arch Emerg Med. 1992 Sep;9(3):310-3. doi: 10.1136/emj.9.3.310.

Abstract

We present a rare case of avulsion fracture of the reflected head of rectus femoris. This occurred in a 13-year-old male footballer. Diagnosis was made with pelvic radiology and treatment was bed rest and analgesia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / injuries*
  • Adolescent
  • Bed Rest
  • Fractures, Bone* / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone* / physiopathology
  • Fractures, Bone* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Ilium / injuries*
  • Male
  • Muscles / injuries*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain Management
  • Radiography
  • Thigh