Citation

Lamplot JD, Matava MJ. Am. J. Orthop. (Belle Mead NJ) 2016; 45(6): E308-E318.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine, Chesterfield, MO. matavam@wudosis.wustl.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Quadrant Healthcom)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

27737287

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.

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