Abstract

Isolated avulsion lesser trochanteric fractures (LTF) are infrequent and happen mainly in adolescent athletes. LFT is a rare fracture the first case has been published by Schlueter et al. Avulsion fractures result when the fracture piece is pulled from its original bone by powerful contraction of a tendon or ligament. We report a case of boy patient with isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter confirmed by radiological investigation and patient underwent non-operative treatment. We present the first case diagnosed with LTF in our institution.

Keywords

lesser trochanteric, avulsion fracture, athlete, case diagnosed, avulsion fractures, lesser trochanter, sport injury, ischial tuberosity, common affected, cortex, tendon, fracture fragment, plain radiographs, sport activities, gold standard treatment, still controversial