ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2021
Chronic and Recurrent Rectus Femoris Central Tendon Ruptures in Athletes: Clinical Picture, MRI Findings, and Results of Surgical Treatment.
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- Open Proximal Rectus Femoris Tendon Full-Thickness Tear Repair With Double-Row Suture Anchor Transosseous-Equivalent Construct With Biologic Augmentation Using Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Bovine Bioinductive Collagen Implant.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
- Operative Management of a Chronic Proximal Rectus Femoris Muscle Tear in a Collegiate Athlete: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Isolated, Full-Thickness Proximal Rectus Femoris Injury in Competitive Athletes: A Systematic Review of Injury Characteristics and Return to Play.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2023Review
- Management of anterior thigh injuries in soccer players: practical guide.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Review
- Efficacy of Surgical Tenodesis for Treatment of Distal Semitendinosus Hamstring Tendon Injuries.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSevere rectus femoris central tendon rupture is an uncommon sports-related injury. Most rectus femoris central tendon injuries can be treated by nonoperative means, but some tend to reinjure, resulting in chronic symptoms. Physicians treating athletes with rectus femoris injuries should be aware of this clinical condition and know that surgical treatment could be beneficial to the athlete if the rectus femoris central tendon rupture becomes chronic. PURPOSE: To describe the clinical picture, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, and surgical treatment results of rectus femoris central tendon injuries. STUDY
designCase series; Level of evidence, 4.
methodsThis study included 12 patients who underwent successful repair of recurrent rectus femoris central tendon rupture. Presurgical MRI scans were obtained and compared with the surgical findings. The time of return to play was recorded, and the outcome of surgical treatment was evaluated with validated Subjective Patient Outcome for Return to Sports (SPORTS) criteria: good = full return to preinjury level of sports without any symptoms; moderate = return to preinjury level of sports with some residual symptoms (mild discomfort during sports); and poor = did not return to preinjury level of sports.
resultsOverall, 10 patients had a good outcome (83%), and 2 had a moderate outcome (17%). All athletes included in the study were able to return to sport at their preinjury levels 2.5 to 4 months postoperatively. Presurgical MRI scans correlated well with the surgical findings.
conclusionThe surgical treatment of rectus femoris central tendon rupture seems to be a good option in chronic and recurrent cases. After surgery and successful rehabilitation, the athlete is expected to continue sports at the preinjury level.
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