Introduction: This is a case report of an isolated vastus lateralis rupture identified by MRI and treated successfully with surgical repair. . A 50-year-old male recreational weightlifter who sustained an isolated vastus lateralis rupture while dead lifting and underwent surgical repair using a suture anchor fixation.
Conclusion: An isolated vastus lateralis rupture is a rare injury that may be successfully treated with surgical repair allowing return to preinjury activities.
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