[Paragliding-associated bilateral partial rupture of the rectus femoris muscle].
Pain in the thigh or groin due to a rupture of the rectus femoris muscle is rather uncommon. We report on a patient with a bilateral rupture of the rectus femoris muscle that occurred due to a landing maneuver while para-gliding. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasound and MRI. Additionally, an old unilateral anterior cruciate ligament rupture was present. As a functional deficit of the quadriceps muscle could not be observed, a primarily conservative treatment seems to be appropriate.
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Abteilung für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, St. Josef Krankenhaus GmbH, Moers. uc.schulzebertelsbeck@st-josef-moers.de
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D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001359:Aviation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013848:Thigh / Q000293:injuries*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D014463:Ultrasonography