title: Proximal Rectus Femoris Avulsion Repair.
abstract: Proximal rectus femoris tendon avulsions are rare and occur mostly in male athletes. Currently, the standard of care for complete tendinous avulsions of the direct arm of the rectus femoris is nonoperative treatment. However, surgical repair may be considered in high-level athletes who have a high demand for repetitive hip flexion performed in an explosive manner or in patients in whom nonoperative treatment has failed. The purpose of this technical note is to describe the method for surgical repair of the proximal direct arm of the rectus femoris to its origin at the anterior inferior iliac spine using suture anchors.
authors.affiliation: Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Chase S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Dean
authors.affiliation: Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
authors.forename: Lucas
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Arbeloa-Gutierrez
authors.affiliation: Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chahla
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pascual-Garrido