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Avulsion fracture Avulsion fracture: Introduction. Avulsion fracture: Avulsion fracture occurs when a segment of the bone tears away from the main bone mass. See detailed information below for a list of 2 causes of Avulsion fracture, including diseases and drug side effect causes. » Review Causes of Avulsion fracture: Causes.
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Anatomy Most distal humerus fractures are caused by some type of high-energy event—such as receiving a direct blow to the elbow during a car collision. In an older person who has weaker bones, however, even a minor fall may be enough to cause a fracture.
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Avulsion Fracture of the Ankle in Adults and Children An avulsion fracture occurs when a muscle or tendon is pulled so hard at the spot where it attaches to the bone that it tears a small piece of bone away. Avulsion fractures can occur on any part of the body, but they are most common in the ankles, hips, and elbows.
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Avulsion Fractures of the Knee: Imaging Findings and Clinical Significance This fracture involves a fragment similar to that of the Segond fracture except that it is located on the opposite side of the knee, arising from the medial aspect of the proximal tibia. This elliptic fragment represents an avulsion of the deep capsular component of the medial collateral ligament (9).
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Prisoner's Dilemma Particular attention is paid to “evolutionary” versions of the game in which members of a population play one another repeatedly and those who get higher payoffs “reproduce” more rapidly than those who get lower payoffs. ‘Prisoner's dilemma’ is abbreviated as ‘PD’. 1. Symmetric 2×2 PD With Ordinal Payoffs.
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Fractures and dislocations of the Axial and Appendicular skeleton The fracture line is perpendicular to the long axis of the bone. -caused by force directed perpendicular to the shaft. Oblique (or diagonal) fracture. fracture line is diagonal relative to the long axis of the bone. - caused by a force applied along the same direction as the long axis of the affected bone.
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Hip Pointer Injury An avulsion fracture is a tiny piece of bone pulling away from the iliac crest by the muscle. This injury usually occurs in contact sports such as football (direct helmet hit to the hip), hockey (hit into the boards) or soccer (goal tender diving), but can result from a hard fall.n avulsion fracture is a tiny piece of bone pulling away from the iliac crest by the muscle. This injury usually occurs in contact sports such as football (direct helmet hit to the hip), hockey (hit into the boards) or soccer (goal tender diving), but can result from a hard fall.
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Calcaneal Fracture (Heel Fracture) â What You Should Know An avulsion fracture is an uncommon but very painful type of injury in which, in the case of a heel fracture, the Achilles tendon is torn away from the bone, taking with it a piece of the calcaneus. Immediate surgery in such cases decreases the risk of further injury to the Achilles tendon.
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Spinal fractures Spinal fractures are different than a broken arm or leg. A fracture or dislocation of a vertebra can cause bone fragments to pinch and damage the spinal nerves or spinal cord. Most spinal fractures occur from car accidents, falls, gunshot, or sports.
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Pelvic Avulsion Fractures In Adults Surgery may be needed for a pelvic avulsion fracture that is severe or does not heal with other treatments. Surgery helps return the bones to their normal position by putting them together with metal pins, screws, or plates.
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Avulsion Fracture of the Ankle in Adults and Children The symptoms of an ankle avulsion fracture are similar to the symptoms of a sprained ankle, and indeed avulsion fractures are sometimes misdiagnosed as sprains. The only way to determine whether you have suffered an ankle sprain or an avulsion fracture of the ankle is to have an x-ray or MRI taken.
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- Epidemiology /Etiology. Avulsion fractures commonly occur at the joints, although they can occur anywhere in the body. One of the most common sites for this fracture is the ankle. If the ankle is sprained or twisted forcibly, then this force passes through the ligaments and tendons resulting in their rupture and sprain.
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- Diana Frances ashley 63600 • over a year ago Sounds like An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone in a location where a tendon or ligament attaches to the bone. When an avulsion fracture occurs, the tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of the bone.
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History Three types of fractures occur in the fifth metatarsal. Avulsion fractures off the base commonly occur with ankle sprains, particularly the plantar flexion-inversion variety. Proximal diaphyseal fractures result from repetitive cyclical stress to the foot and typically have a prodromal presentation.
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What is a Avulsion Fracture? If an avulsion fracture is suspected, a doctor can take an X-ray of the area of the interest to determine whether or not a fracture has occurred, and to see how serious the fracture is. A simple recommendation of rest is sometimes the best prescription for this type of fracture.
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Avulsion fractures of the knee Avulsion fractures of the knee are numerous due to the many ligaments and tendons inserting around this joint. They include 1 1  : anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture. 2  posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture.
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- Pilon fractures occur when the talus is driven into the tibial plafond. The forces that cause fracture fragments in the distal tibial metaphysis, articular and soft-tissue damage, can be vertical, rotational, angular, or a combination of these.
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Pelvic Avulsion Fractures In Adults What are the signs and symptoms of a pelvic avulsion fracture? You may feel a pop or have sudden pain in your hip or groin during an activity. You may have swelling and trouble moving your hip and leg. The pain is often worse when the affected area is touched.
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- An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone where a tendon or ligament attaches. Most avulsion fractures can be treated without surgery. An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone where a tendon or ligament attaches.
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Anatomy At first, AVN affects only the head of the humerus, but as AVN progresses, the collapsed head of the humerus can damage the glenoid socket. Causes of AVN include high dose steroid use, heavy alcohol consumption, sickle cell disease, and traumatic injury, such as fractures of the shoulder.
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Physical Therapist's Guide to  Femur Fracture The most common causes of femur fracture are: 1  High-speed trauma, such as a motor vehicle or motorcycle accident, a fall from a high place, or an injury during extreme or contact sports. 2  A preexisting bone disease that weakens the bone, such as a tumor, Paget disease, bone cysts, or osteoporosis.
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A Patient's Guide to Compression Fracture Vertebra fractures are usually due to conditions such as: osteoporosis (a condition which weakens the bones), a very hard fall, excessive pressure, or some kind of physical injury. When a bone in the spine collapses, it is called a vertebral compression fracture.
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Ankle Avulsion Fracture Either the ligament or tendon tears, resulting in a sprained ankle, or the ligament or tendon pulls so hard on its bony attachment, that it pulls a small piece of bone off. This is known as an avulsion fracture. It is impossible to know which of these has happened following an ankle injury, without an x-ray. This is why it is always important to get an x-ray following a moderate to severe ankle injury.
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Tibia (lower leg) Fractures High-energy collisions, such as an automobile or motorcycle crash, are common causes of tibial shaft fractures. In cases like these, the bone can be broken into several pieces (comminuted fracture).
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Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal Fractures (breaks) are common in the fifth metatarsal—the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe. Two types of fractures that often occur in the fifth metatarsal are: Avulsion fracture. In an avulsion fracture, a small piece of bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by a tendon or ligament. This type of fracture is the result of an injury in which the ankle rolls. Avulsion fractures are often overlooked when they occur with an ankle sprain. Jones fracture.
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Ankle Avulsion Fracture Avulsion fracture explained. Avulsion fractures can occur anywhere in the body, usually at joints. the ankle is one of the most common places for it to happen. When the ankle is sprained or twisted, a force is passed through the ligaments and tendons usually on the outside of the ankle. One of two things can then happen.