Hip Pain Related to Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in a 12-Year-Old Boy Performing Intensive Soccer Playing Activities - A Case Report

Abstract We describe the rare case of a 12-year-old boy complaining of repetitive severe pain in the left thigh, during physical activity related to a femoral neck stress fracture. Even though stress fractures are common in the adult athletic population, they occur rarely in children, with the epiph...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2003-11, Vol.24 (8), p.593-596
Main Authors: Bettin, D., Pankalla, T., Böhm, H., Fuchs, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthralgia - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Crutches
Femoral Neck Fractures - complications
Femoral Neck Fractures - diagnosis
Femoral Neck Fractures - therapy
Fractures, Stress - complications
Fractures, Stress - diagnosis
Fractures, Stress - therapy
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hip Joint - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Orthopedics & Biomechanics
Radiography
Soccer - injuries
Treatment Outcome
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
Weight-Bearing
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Summary:Abstract We describe the rare case of a 12-year-old boy complaining of repetitive severe pain in the left thigh, during physical activity related to a femoral neck stress fracture. Even though stress fractures are common in the adult athletic population, they occur rarely in children, with the epiphyseal growth plates still open. Diagnosis is delayed as only unspecific changes are found when conventional radiography is performed. For adequate treatment, early diagnosis by MRT or bone scintigraphy is essential. Conservative treatment will be effective through prevention of overuse.
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/s-2003-43268