Distal Adductor Longus Avulsion: A Technique for Successful Repair

Publication date: Available online 23 May 2019Source: Arthroscopy TechniquesAuthor(s): K. Linnea Welton, Mary K. Jesse, James Genuario, Omer Mei-DanAbstractStrains of the adductor muscle are common among athletes, but avulsion at its insertion is rare. Likewise, the diagnosis and management of distal ruptures of the adductors are infrequently reported in the literature. Presented here are the common presenting clinical findings of chronic distal adductor longus tendon ruptures and a description of how these can be successfully treated with a previously undescribed surgical technique. Preoperative and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging can be compared for verification of successful surgical repair. Also reviewed are common sports and mechanisms that elicit this injury pattern, adductor longus muscle function, relevant surgical anatomy, and treatment strategies.
Source: Arthroscopy Techniques - Category: Surgery Source Type: research