Surgical Management of a Completely Avulsed Adductor Longus Muscle in a Professional Equestrian Rider. (19th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Quah, Conal; Cottam, Andrew; Hutchinson, James
• Other Names: Erler K. Academic Editor.; Gotoh M. Academic Editor.; Mayr J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-02-19
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/828314
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : Avulsion injuries of the adductor longus muscle tendon are rare and a challenge to manage especially in athletes. There has been little published literature on the outcome of conservative and operative treatment for these injuries. We report the first case of an acute adductor longus avulsion injury which was surgically repaired in a professional equestrian rider. Return to full preinjury function was achieved at 3 months with surgical repair using 3 suture anchors.