Complete Proximal Rectus Femoris Avulsion Repair in a Division I Collegiate Track Athlete: A Case Report.

CASE: A 20-year-old track athlete experienced a pop in her left hip with immediate pain and weakness during a race. She had a palpable defect distal to the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS). Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a complete tear of the rectus femoris direct head tendon from the AIIS, with 3 cm of retraction. Given her age and activity level, she underwent successful proximal rectus femoris avulsion repair and experienced a full return to sport.

CONCLUSION

For athletes with an isolated avulsion of the direct head of the rectus femoris and significant tendon retraction, surgical repair can support full and timely return to sport.