Tshering Vogel, Dechen WangmoDechen WangmoTshering VogelWaldherr, CCWaldherrSchindera, Sebastian TobiasSebastian TobiasSchinderaSteinbach, LSLSSteinbachStauffer, EEStaufferAnderson, SESEAnderson2024-10-132024-10-132005https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/95272We present a case of chronic osteomyelitis in a 13-year-old girl which was originally diagnosed as adductor insertion avulsion syndrome ("thigh splints") on the basis of the clinical presentation, patient history, initial radiographs and MRI examination. However, at follow-up with persistent pain and altered radiographic and MRI appearances, surgical biopsy was indicated. Histopathological findings confirmed a bone abscess. This case underlines the necessity of clinical follow-up and imaging in certain patients with apparent thigh splints.enarticle10.7892/boris.215561589193000022910620000910.1007/s00256-004-0864-9