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Int J Sports Med 2003; 24(8): 593-596
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-43268
Orthopedics & Biomechanics
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

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

D.  Bettin2 , T.  Pankalla2 , H.  Böhm3 , S.  Fuchs1
  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Strasse 33, Münster, Germany
  • 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Marienkrankenhaus Papenburg-Aschendorf, Marienstr. 8, Aschendorf, Germany
  • 3Institute of Radiological Diagnosis, Technische Universität München, Ismaningerstr. 22, Munic, Germany
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Accepted after revision: March 20, 2003

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04 November 2003 (online)

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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.

Key words

Femoral neck stress fracture - fatigue fracture - child

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