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Tear rectus femoris muscle

Patient Positioning

Patient supine, leg may be in slight external rotation.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on oblique longitudinal planes over the femoral neck and head. Lower ultrasonic frequencies may be necessary.

note: patient under longlasting systemic steroid treatment with tear of the rectus femoris muscle after fall

note: tear of the rectus femoris muscle (direct tendon) after fall