Isolated contracture of the long head of biceps femoris muscle.
A rare case of contracture of the long head of biceps femoris in a soccer player is described. Degeneration was probably caused by repeated corticosteroid injections. He made a full recovery after release of the shortened long head.
Matev
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Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sofia, Bulgaria.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*; D013848:Thigh
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones