title: Thigh Injuries in American Football.
abstract: Quadriceps and hamstring injuries occur frequently in football and are generally treated conservatively. While return to competition following hamstring strains is relatively quick, a high rate of injury recurrence highlights the importance of targeted rehabilitation and conditioning. This review describes the clinical manifestations of thigh-related soft-tissue injuries seen in football players. Two of these-muscle strains and contusions-are relatively common, while a third condition-the Morel-Lavallée lesion-is a rare, yet relevant injury.
authors.forename: Joseph D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Lamplot
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine, Chesterfield, MO. matavam@wudosis.wustl.edu.
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Matava
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D013848:Thigh / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014481:United States