What Is an Avulsion Injury

An avulsion fracture occurs when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone. The hip, elbow and ankle are the most common locations for avulsion fractures in the young athlete.

What is an avulsion of a muscle?

Thigh Muscle Injuries occur when one or more of the strong thigh muscles are forcibly overstretched resulting in muscle fiber damage (muscle pull or tear) or complete rupture of the tendon from the bone (avulsion).

Which injury is a severe avulsion?

Avulsions Avulsions are severe injuries that can cause uncontrolled, life-threatening bleeding. This type of injury typically occurs when skin or a body part is partially or completely torn away. These injuries often result from serious trauma, such as car or motorcycle accidents, explosions, or gunshots.