Best Practice Case Studies-Thigh Muscle Tears

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Brett DeGoyer, a primary care sports medicine specialist, discusses quadricep tendon injuries, which often appear as knee issues due to swelling around the knee. To accurately diagnose, an examination includes assessing quad strength and active motion, notably knee extension. Pain or inability to extend the knee suggests a potential tear, while inability indicates a likely full rupture. If pain is present during motion, palpation along the tendon checks for defects, guiding the need for further diagnostic imaging.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 29

Topic Knee

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2nd Edition, CASE 29

2nd Edition

Knee

quadricep tendon injuries

knee issues

diagnostic imaging

quad strength assessment

knee extension