Proximal rectus femoris avulsion in an elite, olympic-level sprinter.

Quadriceps injuries, ranging from simple strains to disabling muscle ruptures, are common athletic injuries. The rectus femoris is the most commonly injure portion of the quadriceps musculature. This article is, to our knowledge, the first report of a proximal rectus femoris avulsion in an elite, Olympic-level 100-meter sprinter, acutely managed with surgical repair.

Treatment of full-thickness chondral defects in the knee with autologous chondrocyte implantation.

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has now been performed for over a decade in the United States. ACI has been demonstrated as a reproducible treatment option for large, full-thickness, symptomatic chondral injuries of the knee. As clinical experience has expanded and indications broadened to more complex cartilage defects, it has become evident that aggressive treatment of coexisting knee pathology is essential for optimal results.