Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports
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Scand J Med Sci Sports · Aug 2007
Case ReportsTotal proximal tendon avulsion of the rectus femoris muscle.
Total proximal avulsions of the quadriceps femoris muscle group are rare injuries. Between the years 2001 and 2004 five patients with a total proximal avulsion of the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle were treated surgically in Mehiläinen Hospital in Turku, Finland. The median age of the patients was 21 years (range, 19-27) and the patients were all men. ⋯ All of the patients were able to return to their pre-injury level of activity 5-10 months after surgery. The median follow-up time was 20 months (range, 9-38). Surgical treatment of a total proximal avulsion of the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle seems to result in return to the pre-injury activity level in most cases.
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Several authors have analyzed the incidence of handball injuries in amateur players but information of handball injury in top-level players is very limited. The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence, circumstances and characteristics of handball injuries during major international tournaments. ⋯ Preventive program proven effective should be implemented. Fair Play is an essential aspect of injury prevention. Therefore, close cooperation with the referees is also necessary to make handball a safer sport.
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Scand J Med Sci Sports · Aug 2007
Operative treatment of stress fractures of the proximal second metatarsal.
Proximal stress fractures of the second metatarsal are rare. They have been reported mainly in classical ballet dancers. Non-operative treatment has usually led to good results and rapid return to full activities. ⋯ The patients were followed for an average of 38 months. All except one of the patients were able to return to their prior level of activity within 4-6 months. In conclusion if non-operative treatment fails surgery seems to give good results in most patients with a stress fracture of the proximal second metatarsal.