ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2018
Operative Treatment of Proximal Rectus Femoris Injuries in Professional Soccer Players: A Series of 19 Cases.
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- The capsular head of the proximal rectus femoris muscle: a review of the imaging anatomy of proximal muscle injury in professional athletes - early experience.The British journal of radiology · 2022Review
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- Strength Measurements and Results of Surgical Treatment of Complete Rectus Femoris Mid-substance Rupture: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2022Article
- Management of anterior thigh injuries in soccer players: practical guide.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Review
- Rehabilitation after a Complete Avulsion of the Proximal Rectus Femoris Muscle: Considerations from a Case Report.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- [Proximal avulsion of the rectus femoris muscle].Der Unfallchirurg · 2021Review
- Bicortical Titanium Tenodesis Button With Double-Row Fixation for the Treatment of Proximal Rectus Femoris Avulsion: Review of Literature and Surgical Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
- Operative versus conservative treatment of proximal rectus femoris avulsions: A systematic review with meta-analysis of clinical outcomes, complications and return to sports.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2021Review
- Chronic and Recurrent Rectus Femoris Central Tendon Ruptures in Athletes: Clinical Picture, MRI Findings, and Results of Surgical Treatment.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2021Article
- The management of proximal rectus femoris avulsion injuries.EFORT open reviews · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundProximal rectus femoris (PRF) tears are relatively rare injuries among top-level athletes. PRF injuries can be avulsions of both tendon heads (direct and reflected heads) or of a single head, and some have a tendency to progress to recurrent injuries. PURPOSE: To describe a series of operatively treated PRF ruptures in professional soccer players. STUDY
designCase series; Level of evidence, 4.
methodsNineteen cases of PRF injuries (18 patients, 1 bilateral) in professional soccer players who were treated surgically were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative findings with return-to-play data were recorded.
resultsOf the PRF injuries, 10 total avulsions (both heads) and 9 single-head tears were seen on magnetic resonance imaging and were later confirmed during surgery. All 18 patients returned to their preinjury level of play (mean follow-up, 2.8 years [range, 1-11 years]).
conclusionThe repair of PRF tears in professional soccer players yielded good results and allowed all patients to return to their preinjury level of play.
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