DeMarcus Cousins QUAD TEAR | Doctor's ULTIMATE Guide!

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a quad tear during the opening round of the 2018-2019 NBA playoffs with the Golden State Warriors. This is different than the injury we saw Victor Oladipo suffer earlier in the year and he is going to be out indefinitely while he rehabs the strained muscle.
This video is your ULTIMATE GUIDE to this type of an injury! Thanks as always for watching!
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References for more info:
-Kary, Joel, “Diagnosis and management of quadriceps strains and contusions”, Curr Rev Musculoskeletal Med. (2010) 3:26-31
-Grob et all, “New Insights in the architecture of the quadriceps tendon”, Journal of Experimental Orthopedics. (2016) 3:32
-Brukner P, Connell D, “Serious thigh muscle strains: Beware the intramuscular tendon which plays an important role in difficult hamstring and quadriceps muscle strains”, Br. J Sports Med, (2016):50: 205-208
-Cross TM, et all “Acute quadriceps muscle strains: magnetic resonance imaging features and prognosis”. Am J Sports Med 2004: 32:710-19
-Kerr, R, “MRI of the Rectus Femoris / Quadriceps Injury”, MRI Web Clinic May 2014. radsource.us/rectus-femoris-qu...
DISCLAIMER: I have not treated or evaluate the individual discussed in this video. Content not intended to be medical advice. Opinions represent those of myself and not my employer.
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[@BrianSuttererMD]

I didn't address it in this video but obviously there could be some effect from his Achilles injury . There are no direct correlations between Achilles tests and quad strains but he likely has altered his mechanics to put different load on the quad muscles. Either way this definitely will make further rehab even more challenging now with a history of both injuries.

[@dwyanewade8645]

So how long do you think he'll be out for doctor?

[@BrianSuttererMD]

I'd say at least a few weeks, but we'll know more after 1-2 weeks of rehab..hard to really estimate since they aren't being totally up front about severity..they are giving him 2 weeks then re evaluate

[@dwyanewade8645]

@@BrianSuttererMD So technically, he can still come back and play?

[@BrianSuttererMD]

It's a matter of how long warriors are in playoffs and how he recovers. There are some complications that can occur and delay healing. Honestly I'm sure they are planning on him being out all playoffs, but we'll see

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I genuinly feel bad for Boogie. He finally got himself into the playoffs and you could tell he was ready to play. But unfortunately gets injured trying to play hard :/

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Been refining my process a while lol. Also covering other sports too! Basketball is just so popular right now

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I really like Demarcus Cousins. His moveset is really versatile and I think he has the potential to be top tier. His throw combos are insane, and his aerials might come out a bit late sure, but he hits sooo hard. Seeing this guide he makes a lot more sense to me now. I will definitely be practicing the stuff you mentioned, thanks for the character guide! =)

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[@taylorpogachar1067]

As a soccer player I tore the deep muscle in my quad mid season and continued to play on it in pain. Scar tissue build up has made the healing process while a pain

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I wish you would have dove more into how his previous Achilles injury played on role in this injury. Good video though. Keep up the good work.

[@s20ttv]

I have the exact same injury and I’m 5 days in. Frustrating as hell. Thanks for the details 👍🏻

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Good idea! There are too many things to cover haha . I've got 3 other videos already recorded and in my upload queue too haha

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[@tresiete1812]

I’m currently recovering from A Rectus Femoris strain, in addition to A strain on my right Quadrant “” I didn’t feel my pulled muscle pain until the next day ‘ well not so much pain” but it feels like A very tender soar feeling

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[@Vibestr]

Hey Brian, I know you said you dont believe his injury is related to his achiles, but i think the mechanisms are similar. For example, let's assume that his anchilles injury occurred when he extended his ankle (from an extreme dorsi flexed position). Similarly, when you extend your ankle to jump/run, you extend your knee. So if his heel wasn't able to take the load of his body, he could have compensated by extending more at the knee.

[@TheCriminalViolin]

The main thing I took notice of in that video clip when I first saw it, and the subsequent screenshots was the big hematoma on his upper medial quad, right around where his pant leg is lifted to. That, and THEN the divet he had while walking.

[@gseric4721]

Not a strain, but a *tear* , and he just started to get into some type of form after his last injury. That's really unfortunate for him, you never wish this kind of thing on anyone.

[@andrewcusumano3524]

Gseric47 strain and tear are the same thing

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Hey Brian, cool video! Can you do the next on jumpers knee please? Thank you

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Funny thing ..I have the jumpers knee vid uploaded and was planning to post the day after cousins got hurt. Will put it up soon

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Paul George Has new tapeing lines on his shoulders could you explain those ones like you did the last one?

[@rossvanderpoel3907]

I It happened before he hit the ground. He collapsed, because of the failure, and couldn’t recover. The partial rupture happened on the planting of the left leg to change subtle direction,...and then the right leg stabilizes the falling,...then he falls on his left knee.

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[@sonnyjamescrocketts4822]

Hi Doc great vids btw. I have torn both quads now in my right leg 5 years ago playing football (soccer) where i was fatigued and heard a pop noise, i was able to play after around 11 weeks. The left leg I had a tear about 10 weeks ago this was again playing football this time i felt something go in my leg and realised it was the quad from my past experience so i knew about RICE method as of now its virtually back to normal and i can sprint in bursts but im being careful. Do these muscles make a full recovery or do I need to be more cautious from now on?

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[@whatamidoingwithmylife8675]

Had the same exact injury happen on the same leg and it happened in the same way . Running after a loose ball, then felt my rectus femoris pop. Still have some knee problems because it happened when I was still growing.

[@johnscards4633]

Awesome as always👍👍👍...Could they use stem cells to speed recovery?...he is 28yo and torn Achilles, now this....uh oh

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Could you do a video on Jimmy Graham’s patella tendon rupture?

[@kojeto]

Now he has a torn acl in the same leg. Do you think the acl injury stems from having this quad injury?

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Hey Brian, new subscriber here. Loving the videos so far, I was curious if you were a hockey fan at all and if you were interested in doing any hockey injury videos in the future. Thanks man and keep going strong.

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Yes I definitely am! I have a few in mind, just basketball stuff keeps happening haha

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Not losing 31 point games they're not.

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@@danyoung5072 he didn't fell?

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This man had the game going on in the back ground while making this 😂

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You should do Bethanie Mattek-Sands a knee injury at Wimbledon in 2018

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Alternative content idea for you. Why are some players "injury prone" and others seemingly impervious to ever getting seriously hurt?

[@BrianSuttererMD]

In short...genetics, technique, history of prior injuries..but a lot more to it, you're right.

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Brian Sutterer MD following up why do some players just never get injured? Is it just luck or is there more ?

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[@Metalpazallteway]

I actually tore both of my quads playing soccer on seperate occasions but the orthopedics said I didn't need surgery. Sadly still in pain

[@trekdnb]

Thank you for this. I had the same exact injury playing soccer. I planted my left foot and kicked with my right and I could feel my left quad buckle. After an MRI doctor tells me I have a 15cm tear in my quad muscle. I could still run on it but no sit ups because it could tear again. My question is how do you prevent this injury from happening?. I can feel my right quad having a similar issue when I'm playing soccer. I know squats will strengthen my quads but I'm worried my left quad will tear again.

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Thanks 👍

[@henry2x409]

I was playing basketball today (Friday) and someone knee went into my quadriceps or something I gotta big game on Monday so wish me good luck curing this

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I got a dull ache in left side of my quad in my left leg 2 weeks off started again still abit of pain feels deep in anything I can do

[@matthewmiller8758]

I have a distal radius fracture and i had surgery that consisted of a 4 inch plate and 9 screws. I'm a 21 year old none smoker in good shape. When will my jumpshot be back to normal?

[@sephirrothvt]

I injured my calf this week and it lasted 7-8 days of pain, I was able to go to the gym for 4 days run 5 to 3 km and I heard something pop on the treadmill ( the injury started after playing basketball) . Why I was able to run and after the pop I felt better with some pain and today I am fully healthy and why is not the same for professional players ( they always take longer) ?

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Your quick doc

[@saamuwel4218]

I strained my quad skateboarding, and 2 days after my injury i tried a simple ollie again and it was so painfull. its been 2 weeks and it just doesn't seem to heal.

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Can you do a video about Peyton and Eli Manning’s older brother Cooper and why he had to give up football in college and couldn’t go one to be an NFL WR

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I had a partial tear in my vastus lateralis on my right leg doing 135 lbs weighted lunges. I felt a pop and instant swelling in the knee. This was 2015.... I never got an MRI or X-ray, but through lots of study that’s where I landed. Due to never really treating it properly, I have a significant amount of scar tissue and ongoing right knee swelling and now also right hip pain... other than icing and working out the scar tissue with rolling and massage, any other recommendations? I am still very active, lifting and running 3-5 times per week. Thanks!

[@yeahbrotha3717]

Just on the last video someone commented saying if u can review when Vince mcmahon tore both his quads and now this guy years his quad hit ironic

[@roca1299]

i have a very injured quadricep tare that took me out of my soccer career i went with good doctors and rehab and told me i had no cure i can still kick a soccer ball but it hurts the next day but i can muay thai kick all day and it wont hurts its only when my muscle flexes at an a angle i can feel the quadricep split in half