Thigh Injuries in American Football

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2016 Sep/Oct;45(6):E308-E318.

Abstract

Quadriceps and hamstring injuries occur frequently in football and are generally treated conservatively. While return to competition following hamstring strains is relatively quick, a high rate of injury recurrence highlights the importance of targeted rehabilitation and conditioning. This review describes the clinical manifestations of thigh-related soft-tissue injuries seen in football players. Two of these-muscle strains and contusions-are relatively common, while a third condition-the Morel-Lavallée lesion-is a rare, yet relevant injury.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy
  • Football / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Skeletal / diagnostic imaging
  • Muscle, Skeletal / injuries*
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / therapy
  • Thigh / diagnostic imaging
  • Thigh / injuries*
  • United States