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Distal Gracilis Tear in an Equestrian.
Ya-Ting Chen1, Catherine Mills, Kristian J von Rickenbach
1From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|July 28, 2021
Summary
A rare gracilis myotendinous tear caused medial thigh pain in an equestrian. This case highlights atypical injury mechanisms and risk factors like prior corticosteroid injections.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Distal medial thigh pain can stem from various causes, including muscle injuries.
- Gracilis myotendinous tears are uncommon, often associated with strenuous physical activity.
- Equestrian activities may predispose individuals to specific lower limb injuries.

