What we Treat / Avulsion Fracture
An avulsion fracture, which occurs when a ligament or tendon attached to a bone pulls away a piece (fragment) of the bone, typically heals well without surgery. The main exceptions are injuries resulting in serious tendon or ligament damage along with an avulsion fracture. In these cases, surgery may be needed to reattach the bone. In children, avulsion fractures that occur on a growth plate may also require surgery.
The usual treatment for a small avulsion fracture includes icing and resting the affected area. A small avulsion fracture rarely causes any problems after the injury heals — although it may still be visible on X-ray.
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