PM&R · 2018 · 12 citations · 11 references
MedicineOrthopedic SurgerySports MedicineMusculoskeletal MedicineOrthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedicsExtremity Injury ManagementMuscle Injury ImagingMusculoskeletal InjuriesSports InjuriesTendon InjuriesFunctional Outcomes After SurgeryLower Extremity Return To PlayMuscle InjuriesMuscle Injury Return To PlayMuscle-tendon InjuryRecreational Athlete Return-to-playReturn-to-sport After Muscle Injury
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.
11
MR imaging of rectus femoris origin injuries
Hugue A. Ouellette, Bijoy J. Thomas, Erik N. Nelson et al. · Skeletal Radiology · 2006 · 92 citations