Case report - (2002)01, 27 - 30
Avulsion of the Ischial Tuberosity in a Young Soccer Player: Six Years Follow-Up
Bedrettin Akova, Ertan Okay
Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty of Uludaǧ University, 16059 Bursa, Turkey

Bedrettin Akova
✉ Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty of Uludaǧ University, 16059 Bursa, Turkey
Email: bakova@uludag.edu.tr
Received: 15-01-2002 -- Accepted: 26-02-2002
Published (online): 20-03-2002

ABSTRACT

In this case a seventeen-years-old male soccer player, who sustained an injury while playing football, diagnosed as ischial tuberosity avulsion was reported. Following six-months of a conservative rehabilitation program, the athlete returned to his sports’ activities. Six years along he had no complaints and his athletic performance was not deteriorated. In this case report diagnosis, treatment and six-years follow-up results were discussed.

Key words: Apophysis, avulsion, ischial tuberosity, soccer

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