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Operative Management of a Chronic Proximal Rectus Femoris Muscle Tear in a Collegiate Athlete: A Case Report

Andrew S Cuthbert1, Deaquan J Nichols2, Zylyftar Gorica3

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, United States.

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|September 12, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Chronic rectus femoris (RF) tears often sideline athletes. Surgical repair after failed conservative treatment can enable a successful return to high-level sports.

Keywords:
Athletic injurychronic rectus femoris tearrehabilitationsports medicine

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