A Rare Case of Quadratus Femoris Muscle Rupture After Yoga Exercises. Issue 5 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tzaveas, Alexandros; Anastasopoulos, Nikolaos; Paraskevas, George; Natsis, Konstantinos
• Is Part Of: Clinical journal of sport medicine. Volume 26:Issue 5(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: quadratus femoris muscle -- rupture -- exercise; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000271
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-642X

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: We present a case of a female patient with left groin pain after intense yoga exercises. The patient presented abnormal pattern of gait with no swelling over the groin, thigh, or buttock. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a tear of the quadratus femoris muscle with an associated extensive hematoma formation. Patient was treated with a rehabilitation program consisting of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy. At the follow-up control, the patient had improved her pain and flexibility of the hip, and gradually she returned to daily activities and yoga exercises. Such an entity is a rare cause of hip pain after exercise and should be kept in mind by the orthopedic surgeon, in cases of gluteal pain after intense physical activity. Moreover, such a condition should be included in the diagnostic algorithm of unknown origin hip pain.