Quadriceps Muscle Injury

Quadriceps muscle injuries are common in sports involving kicking and rapid movements, such as sprinting, jumping, or changing direction. Patient history, clinical examination, and magnetic resonance are crucial things in diagnostics. It is essential to differentiate, if the injury is in tendon or in muscle. Indirect quadriceps injury mechanisms, such as kicking and sprinting, typically affect the rectus femoris. Direct contusions typically cause injury to the vastus muscles. Most of the quadriceps injuries are treated conservatively with good results. However, there are several indications for operative treatment, such as quadriceps tendon rupture or complete proximal rectus femoris avulsion with clear retraction. In professional athletes, surgical treatment is recommended more often.