Rectus abdominis muscle tear diagnosed with sonography and its conservative management
Review
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Structural and chiropractic
J Ultrasound.2020 Sep;23(3):401-406
Authors:
A N Ruff, S M Cornelson, A S Panter, N W Kettner
Abstract.
Purpose: This is a rare case of a post-traumatic rectus abdominis muscle tear in an adolescent female diagnosed by ultrasonography (US). Conservative management is also described.Methods: A 14-year-old female presented to a chiropractic clinic with extreme pain and tenderness in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) after post-plyometric power kneel box jumps. Movement aggravated her pain and she demonstrated active abdominal guarding with RLQ palpation. Ultrasonography revealed a subacute Grade 2 right rectus abdominis muscle tear, without evidence of hyperemia or a hematoma. Following the diagnosis of a right rectus abdominis muscle tear, she was treated with spinal manipulation and a course of musculoskeletal rehabilitation directed at truncal stabilization.Results: After treatment, the patient was able to return to play 5 week post-injury without any pain or discomfort. A follow-up US at 3 months provided evidence of muscle healing without complications.Conclusion: This case demonstrates the diagnosis of a rare rectus abdominis muscle tear managed conservatively. To our knowledge, less than a dozen cases are reported using US in the evaluation and diagnosis of a rectus abdominis tear.
Publication Date:
2020 Sep
OEID:
6007
Ruff, NA., Cornelson, MS., Panter, SA., Kettner, WN. (2020) 'Rectus abdominis muscle tear diagnosed with sonography and its conservative management', J Ultrasound.2020 Sep;23(3):401-406
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