Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis of rectus femoris muscle injury: A case report

Quadriceps strains are common in sports, including kicking and repetitive sprinting activities like football. The rectus femoris, a muscle located in the front of thigh that crosses two joints, is the most often damaged muscle in the quadriceps group. Percutaneous electrolysis therapy is an invasive procedure that is used for treating several musculoskeletal problems. It was initially developed and used to treat chronic patellar tendinopathy; however, its spectrum of applications have rapidly expanded. A 34-year-old male recreative football player admitted with pain in the anterior region of his thigh started by a sudden sharp sensation while playing football. Following musculoskeletal examination and imaging evaluations, a grade 2 rectus femoris injury was identified. This patient received successful ultrasonography-guided percutaneous electrolysis therapy.