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Nonoperative Management of a Severe Proximal Rectus Femoris Musculotendinous Injury in a Recreational Athlete: A Case Report

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This report describes a severe injury to the proximal rectus femoris (RF) muscle in a 37-year-old recreational athlete. This injury is a relatively rare occurrence in both the general and elite athletic populations. Acute and long-term imaging and functional outcomes are described. This athlete was able to return to full activity without surgical intervention. Follow-up imaging demonstrated gross healing of both complete (or near complete) muscle and tendon tears. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.

Source: PM&R

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.005

Authors: C. Kevin Park, Vinko Zlomislic, Jiang Du, Brady K. Huang, Eric Y. Chang, Douglas G. Chang

Institutions: University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Diego

Language: English

Topic: Sports injuries and prevention

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases