A precise overview about quadricep contusion

1. COntU51on
Quadricep Contusion
Contusions
Caused by impac t to a muscle. a quadrioep for example.
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2. Quaclricep Contusion
- It usually happens when someone gets
hard badly in the thigh region .
- It is more common in athletics . So ,in
sports padding is of utmost importance .
-Mechanism of injury is basically direct
blow to the quadriceps muscle .
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3. Contusions
Caused by impact to a muscle, a quadricep for example:
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4. Quadricep Contusion
Clinical Presentation :
Swelling
Tenderness
Haematoma formation (skin
discoloration)
Pain
Limited range of motion
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5. Quaclricep Contusion
Classification
- Mild pain (Active knee flexion : >
90degree,
Gait : normal , Average loss of activity :
6 days , Description :
Capillary rupture - Blood
into connective tissue , Mild
ecchymosis , Feels soreness after
cooling down or the fallowing day , The
injured area may be tender to touch ,
Ability to stretch the muscle may be
reduced slightly , The strength of the
muscle may also be slightly affected.
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Contusion
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within the muscle

6. Quadricep Contusion
Classification
- Moderate Pain
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( Active knee flexion 45 - 90 degree ,
Gait: Antalgic gait, Average loss of
activity : 56 days ,
Description : Crushing of the muscle
fibres with vasomotor reaction ,
Minimum stiffness after rest,
Swelling , Pain , Tenderness . )
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Contusion
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7. Quadricep Contusion
Classification
-Severe Pain
(Active knee flexion : <45 degree ,
Gait : Severely antalgic gait , Average
loss of activity : > 60 days ,
Description : Rapid swelling and
bleeding , The patient will be unable to
walk properly without the aid of
crutches , Pain , Tenderness .
0 Quadriceps
Contusion
Blunt trauma to the thigh
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within the mmde

8. Quadricep Contusion
Management :
NSAIDs
Bracing followed by physiotherapy .
PT Mx - Initially follow the protocol
Rice , Ice , Compression .
Immobilization (hinged knee brace )
Frequentcryotherapy
After removing brace go for isometric
exercise of the quads then AROM &
PROM quads stretching till pain free
range initially then with time progress
with it , functional rehabilitation .