Rare Case Of Avascular Necrosis In A Dodgeball Player

Abstract

INITIAL TESTING IN CLINIC: X-Ray Hip AP/lateral: Irregular lucency along inferolateral aspect of right ischium. Correlates to insertion of the hamstring. However, the appearance is not typical for an avulsion injury or tendon strain. Femoroacetabular joints preserved. MRI: Ill-defined area within the ischium approximately 1.7 x 0.6 x 3.6 cm corresponding to the suspicious area seen on prior x-ray. Findings are likely due to a healing avulsion fracture of the right ischial tuberosity. FINAL WORKING DIAGNOSIS: Healing avulsion fracture over right ischial tuberosity, clinically improving with PT