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Nonoperative Management of a Severe Proximal Rectus Femoris Musculotendinous Injury in a Recreational Athlete: A Case Report.
- Source :
- PM & R: Journal of Injury, Function & Rehabilitation; Dec2018, Vol. 10 Issue 12, p1417-1421, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- 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 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19341482
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- PM & R: Journal of Injury, Function & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133769349
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.005