Avulsion Fractures

Tearing away of the CORTICAL BONE fragment at the location of a strong ligament or tendon attachment. The bone fragment detachment site often occurs near a soft site (e.g., GROWTH PLATE) at the base where LIGAMENTS; TENDONS; or JOINT CAPSULES attach. In younger patients it is most often caused by a sudden forceful pull on a tendon in the opposite direction of the bone movement. In the elderly it is associated with osteoporotic INSUFFICIENCY FRACTURES.

Also Known As:

Fractures, Avulsion; Sprain Fracture; Avulsion Fracture; Fracture, Avulsion; Fracture, Sprain; Fractures, Sprain; Sprain Fractures

Wounds and Injuries: 176426
- Bone Fractures: 3857
  - Avulsion Fractures: 351

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