Healio

Surgical repair of proximal hamstring ruptures reliably improves function

The proximal hamstring is a common location of athletic injuries. Athletes participating in sports that require sprinting, jumping, acceleration and deceleration are at increased risk. The strongest ...
Healio

Successful results seen with repair of acute and chronic proximal hamstring ruptures

Recently presented findings show high patient-reported satisfaction, strength and function following repair of acute and chronic proximal hamstring ruptures. Perspective from Russell F. Warren, MD ...
BMJ

Proximal hamstring tendon avulsions: comparable clinical outcomes of operative and non-operative treatment at 1-year follow-up using a shared decision-making model

Objective To prospectively evaluate 1-year clinical and radiological outcomes after operative and non-operative treatment of proximal hamstring tendon avulsions. Methods Patients with an MRI-confirmed ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

AOSSM: Surgery Better for Acute Proximal Hamstring Ruptures

(HealthDay News) — For patients with acute proximal hamstring ruptures, surgical repair is associated with better lower extremity function, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...
BMJ

Surgical repair of complete proximal hamstring tendon ruptures in water skiers and bull riders: a report of four cases and review of the literature

Objective: Hamstring strains are one of the most common muscle strains in athletes; however, complete rupture of the proximal hamstring origin is rare and results from significant trauma. The ...