The quadriceps extends the knee and stabilize the pelvis and patella during the gait cycle. The muscles also work with the hamstrings to coordinate the movements of kicking, jumping,...
Patient or athlete will often describe a distinct injury or trauma to the thigh occurring during a high-impact collision with opponent or sports equipment 1.
Pain is typically immediat...
RICE therapy—rest, ice, compression, and elevation to limit the severity of contusion 1,4,5:
Rest reduces retraction of ruptured myofibrils, preventing large gaps in the muscl...
Athletes should follow up approximately every 2 wk to assess ongoing ROM and strengthening 2.
Serial ultrasounds can also be performed at these visits to document ...
Aronen JG, Garrick JG, Chronister RD, et al. Quadriceps contusions: clinical results of immediate immobilization in 120 degrees of knee flexion. Clin J Sport Med. 2006;16(5):3...
Quadriceps contusions are caused by blunt trauma to the quadriceps muscle belly and area graded according to size and loss of function.
Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for ...
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