2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D
Surgical Management of Post-Vaccination Quadriceps Contracture in a child using distal V-Y Quadricepsplasty: A Case Report and Rehabilitation Outcome
Author(s): R Hariharasudhan, Sunil Kumar PC and Manjunath M
Abstract: Background: Post-vaccination quadriceps contracture is a rare but disabling complication following intramuscular injection abscess in infancy.
Case presentation: A 5-year-old girl developed inability to flex her left knee after an injection abscess at 1 month of age that was surgically drained. She presented with a 4-year history of progressive contracture, thigh wasting, and delayed milestones. Clinical examination confirmed quadriceps contracture and loss of knee flexion.
Intervention: Distal V-Y quadricepsplasty was performed, followed by immobilization and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Outcomes: At 9 months post-surgery, knee flexion improved to 110° with reduced extensor lag and significant functional gains.
Conclusion: Early recognition, appropriate surgical intervention, and rehabilitation can significantly improve outcomes. Proper vaccination technique is essential to prevent such complications.
DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2025.v7.i2d.290Pages: 217-221 | Views: 93 | Downloads: 41Download Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
R Hariharasudhan, Sunil Kumar PC, Manjunath M.
Surgical Management of Post-Vaccination Quadriceps Contracture in a child using distal V-Y Quadricepsplasty: A Case Report and Rehabilitation Outcome. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2025;7(2):217-221. DOI:
10.22271/27078345.2025.v7.i2d.290
