Hamstring and Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes

Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, Judson Wilson Professor of Orthopedics, Director of Sports Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Departments of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.James R. Borchers, MD, MPH, Associate Clinical Professor, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Departments of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.

• Functional Anatomy of the Hamstrings and Quadriceps.- Quadriceps and Hamstrings Strength in Athletes.- Epidemiology of Hamstring and Quadriceps Injury.- Midsubstance Hamstring Injuries in the Athlete.- Acute Proximal Hamstring Tendon Avulsions.- Biologic Enhancement of Healing in Hamstring Injuries.- Hamstring Harvest: Rehabilitation and Clinical Outcomes.- Proximal Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes.- Contusions, Myositis Ossificans and Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh.- Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures.- Rehabilitation of Quadriceps Injuries.- Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention.

From the book reviews: "Beginning with anatomy and biomechanics and ending with rehabilitation and injury prevention, this book thoroughly and systematically explains hamstring and quadriceps injuries. ... a valuable addition to the literature because, to my knowledge, there is no other standalone review of these injuries. Although clinicians are the primary audience, students, coaches and athletes can benefit from the book as well. ... This book provides a good basis to anyone, particularly clinicians, in the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of these injuries." (Matthew S. Marcus, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)