Avulsion of Rectus Femoris Muscle from Inferior Superior Iliac Spine



Hatim M Alshareef1*, Waheeb A Alharbi2, Ahmed A El barbary3, Wafa Mohammad Imran4 and Salwa Mohammad Imran5

1 Orthopedic consultant, Sport medicine and arthroscopy surgery, Arthroplasty and lower limb reconstruction surgery, King Fahad armed forces hospital, Saudi Arabia.

2 Orthopedic consultant, Foot and Ankle and Lower Limb Reconstructive Surgeon, King Fahad armed forces hospital, Saudi Arabia.

3 Orthopedic Registrar, King Fahad armed forces hospital, Saudi Arabia.

4 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Shandong First Medical University, China.

5 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Xuzhou Medical University, China.

*Corresponding Author: Hatim M Alshareef, Orthopedic consultant, Sport medicine and arthroscopy surgery, Arthroplasty and lower limb reconstruction surgery, King Fahad armed forces hospital, Saudi Arabia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAMR.2024.02.015

Received: July 16, 2024     Published: August 01, 2024

 

Abstract

Rectus Femoris muscle injuries are relatively common among athletes who participate in sports that require sudden acceleration and deceleration movements. Due to the nature of the sport, football players in particular are frequently prone to such injuries. The Rectus femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is responsible for knee extension and hip flexion. Excessive force can cause the muscle to detach from its attachment site at the inferior superior iliac spine. Rectus Femoris muscle avulsion from the inferior superior iliac spine can be extremely painful and debilitating for the patient. This type of injury occurs when the muscle is pulled away from the bone, resulting in severe pain and swelling. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are common treatments for this injury, as well as physical therapy to help the patient regain strength and mobility. In severe cases, surgery may be required to reattach the muscle to the bone. Patients must seek immediate medical attention to avoid further damage and ensure a full recovery. Most patients can expect to recover completely and return to their pre-injury level of activity with proper care and rehabilitation.

Keywords: Rectus Femoris Muscle; Iliac Spine; Athletes.

Citation: Alshareef HM, Alharbi WA, El barbary AA, Imran WM, Imran SM. Avulsion of Rectus Femoris Muscle from Infe rior Superior Iliac Spine. SVOA Medical Research 2024, 2:2, 36-39. doi:10.58624/SVOAMR.2024.02.015