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Isolated Vastus Lateralis Rupture and Repair Using Suture Anchor Technique
Pierce Johnson1, Ryan Digiovanni1, Tony Nguyen2
1University of Arizona Phoenix Orthopedics Department, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Case Reports in Orthopedics
|June 23, 2020
Summary
An isolated vastus lateralis rupture is a rare injury in weightlifters. Surgical repair with suture anchor fixation can lead to successful recovery and return to preinjury activity levels.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
Background:
- Presents a case report of an isolated vastus lateralis rupture.
- Highlights the diagnostic utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in identifying this rare injury.
- Focuses on a 50-year-old recreational weightlifter who experienced the rupture during dead lifting.
Observation:
- The patient sustained an isolated rupture of the vastus lateralis muscle.
- The injury was diagnosed using MRI.
- Surgical intervention was performed using suture anchor fixation.
Findings:
- Successful surgical repair of the isolated vastus lateralis rupture was achieved.
- The patient demonstrated a positive outcome following the procedure.
Implications:
- Surgical repair is a viable and effective treatment for isolated vastus lateralis ruptures.
- This approach allows athletes to return to their preinjury level of activity.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering surgical options for rare muscle injuries.
