%0 Case Reports
%T Traumatic Mid-substance Isolated Vastus Medialis Rupture in a Young Athlete: A Case Report.
%A Elicegui S
%A Stovak M
%A Dobrich J
%A Hodges JJ
%A Sekhon V
%A Dolan C
%J JBJS Case Connect
%V 13
%N 4
%D 2023 Oct 1
%M 38134302
暂无%R 10.2106/JBJS.CC.23.00422
%X <B>METHODS: </B>This is the first documented case of an isolated traumatic vastus medialis rupture that occurred in a 14-year-old athlete after direct impact during play. Imaging confirmed a rare mid-substance rupture. The patient underwent conservative management with physical therapy augmented by blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) injection to regain full function.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Isolated quadriceps mid-substance tears are rare. Determining an appropriate treatment technique for mid-substance tears is complex. This case documents the use of nonoperative management with BFRT and PPP to achieve full recovery and early return to play in a young athlete.