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Uncommon external abdominal oblique muscle strain in a professional soccer player: a case report
Marc Dauty1, Pierre Menu, Charles Dubois
1CHU Nantes, Service de MPR Locomoteur, Hôpital Saint Jacques, 85 rue Saint Jacques, 44 035 Nantes, Cedex 01, France. marc.dauty@chu-nantes.fr.
Background:
This is the first report of external abdominal oblique muscle injury occurring in a professional soccer player.
Case Presentation:
A 28-year-old Caucasian professional soccer player presented after experiencing a popping sensation associated with strong parietal pain localized between the left 11th and 12th ribs. Ultrasound examination revealed a collection of fluid under the 11th rib, suggesting injury of the left external oblique muscle. Platelet-rich plasma treatment was administered and the soccer player returned to competition on the 21st day after treatment.
Conclusion:
This rare injury results from a sudden intrinsic eccentric contraction of the internal oblique muscle while in a stretched position. Ultrasound can help to confirm the diagnosis and to monitor clinical follow-up. Platelet-rich plasma treatment could aid recovery in high-level athletes.
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