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Coronal computed tomography scan of a 15-year-old female level 9 competitive gymnast with a history of growth hormone deficiency showing an avulsion fracture of the ischial tuberosity (arrow)
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Although radiographs were normal, computed tomography showed an asymmetric 6-mm widening in the right ischial tuberosity epiphysis compared with the other side (Figure 1).
Coronal magnetic resonance image of the right pelvis showing edema (arrows) of the ischium around the hamstring tendon insertion.
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Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis showed edema of the ischium near the origin of the hamstring tendon at the fracture site (Figure 2).