We report the case of a 13-year-old boy with no history of interest who, after a kick against resistance playing soccer, suffered pain and functional impotence in the groin and right thigh.
The patient was in good general condition, without fever, and did not report having suffered infectious diseases in the previous days.
The patient did not present rotational abnormalities or limb asymmetry, complained of pain that increased with local irritation due to pain. The hip was free from passive mobilization, but active movements were limited.
An anteroposterior pelvic and axial X-ray of the right hip showed a fracture-avulsion of the AI.
Joint rest, partial loading with ibuprofen 400 mg every 8 hours orally were indicated.
At three weeks, ultrasound examination showed a correct evolution of the lesion.
After physical therapy, at two months he was slowly reincorporated to sports activities and was discharged three months after the initial injury.
