What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the outcomes of proximal rectus femoris avulsion repair in a collegiate track athlete.

February 14, 2026

Complete Proximal Rectus Femoris Avulsion Repair in a Division I Collegiate Track Athlete

Key Points

To evaluate the outcomes of proximal rectus femoris avulsion repair in a collegiate track athlete.
Case report of a 20-year-old female track athlete with a complete rectus femoris tear.
Magnetic resonance imaging was used to confirm the diagnosis.
The athlete underwent surgical repair of the proximal rectus femoris avulsion.
Successful surgical repair resulted in complete restoration of function.
The athlete returned to full sporting activity after the procedure.

Abstract

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.

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Cite This Study

Setaro et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699011032ccff479cfe57588 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.cc.25.00619

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