Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Pain

Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Pain

The quadriceps muscle is the only extensor muscle of the knee joint, so it plays an essential role in maintaining an upright posture and walking. The most common injuries are inflammation or rupture of the tendons around the patella, bruising or haemorrhaging of the muscle group on external impact, and rupture of the muscle bundle on force. In addition to pain, other symptoms include a protrusion during walking, a decrease in the leaning and kicking phase over time, and instability of the knee joint, which can lead to wear and tear of the knee joint. Rehabilitation depends on the extent of the injury and the patient’s current condition, and it is up to the orthopedic specialist to decide whether conservative treatment is sufficient or whether surgical treatment is necessary.

Examination: specialist orthopedic traumatologist.

Therapy: orthopedic traumatologist, physiotherapist-physiotherapist.