{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Traumatic Mid-substance Isolated Vastus Medialis Rupture in a Young Athlete: A Case Report.
{Author}: Elicegui S;Stovak M;Dobrich J;Hodges JJ;Sekhon V;Dolan C;
{Journal}: JBJS Case Connect
{Volume}: 13
{Issue}: 4
{Year}: 2023 Oct 1
暂无{DOI}: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.23.00422
{Abstract}: <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.