Journal of Orthopaedics and Allied Sciences

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2016  |  Volume : 4  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 45--48

Complete avulsion of the adductor longus in a semi-professional football player: Rapid return to play with nonoperative treatment


Vince W Lands, Daniel M Avery, Steven T Puccio 
 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Vince W Lands
St. Luke�SQ�s University Health Network, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
USA

The adductor longus has become recognized as one of the more commonly injured muscles in the medial compartment. Acute complete rupture injuries occurring at the proximal aspect of the muscle are less common. Limited data exist regarding management of the injuries in athletes required for return to play and functioning. The current data favors operative management; however, nonoperative treatment may be a viable option. Nonoperative management of avulsion injuries of the proximal adductor longus tendon may prove equal results to surgical repair in return to play and functioning. A semi-professional football player sustained a left groin injury while participating in the play. Due to continued pain, swelling, and suspicion of injury, a magnetic resonance imaging was performed diagnosing a complete tear of proximal adductor longus tendon. Physical examination, strength, and range of motion were recorded until the patient was able to function normally without strength deficit, the range of motion loss, and the return of speed. The player was treated nonoperatively and was eventually allowed to return to play. The time of return to play was 6 weeks. Strength deficit was not appreciated or loss of motion and player was able to return to baseline function. Nonoperative management of complete avulsion injuries of the proximal adductor longus tendon result in faster return to play than operative management even if significant retraction is present.


How to cite this article:
Lands VW, Avery DM, Puccio ST. Complete avulsion of the adductor longus in a semi-professional football player: Rapid return to play with nonoperative treatment.J Orthop Allied Sci 2016;4:45-48


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Lands VW, Avery DM, Puccio ST. Complete avulsion of the adductor longus in a semi-professional football player: Rapid return to play with nonoperative treatment. J Orthop Allied Sci [serial online] 2016 [cited 2024 Mar 28 ];4:45-48
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