Nonoperative Treatment of Psoas Tendon Avulsion in a Professional Athlete: A Case Report and Evidence Based Review

JBJS Case Connect. 2020 Apr-Jun;10(2):e0490. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00490.

Abstract

Case: A 36-year-old male professional soccer player sustained an acute left hip injury during a tournament game while defending the goal. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a complete avulsion of the iliopsoas tendon from the left trochanter. The patient was treated nonoperatively, and after 10 weeks, he was able to return to full activity. After 1 year of follow-up, the patient was completely asymptomatic, and was still playing professional soccer without flexion strength deficit.

Conclusion: In this professional soccer athlete, nonoperative treatment of complete psoas avulsion resulted in a good functional outcome and successful return to play.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Psoas Muscles / injuries*
  • Return to Sport
  • Soccer / injuries*
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendon Injuries / rehabilitation*