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Spontaneous complete hamstring avulsion causing posterior thigh compartment syndrome.

Y Kwong1, J Patel, E B S Ramanathan

  • 1University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, UK. dryune@hotmail.com

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|July 26, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Complete hamstring avulsion from the ischial origin, rare in middle-aged individuals, can lead to thigh compartment syndrome. This case highlights surgical management for this uncommon hamstring injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Complete avulsion of the hamstring muscle group from the ischial origin is a rare injury.
  • This injury is predominantly reported in young athletes, making it uncommon in middle-aged populations.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged male patient sustained a complete hamstring avulsion from its ischial origin.
  • The patient subsequently developed a thigh compartment syndrome, a complication not previously documented with this injury.

Findings:

  • The study details the surgical management of a middle-aged patient with complete hamstring avulsion and associated thigh compartment syndrome.
  • This case represents a novel presentation of hamstring avulsion injury.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the potential for hamstring avulsion injuries to occur in non-athletic, middle-aged individuals.
  • Underscores the importance of recognizing and managing compartment syndrome as a complication of hamstring avulsion.
  • Provides insights into the surgical treatment of this rare and complex orthopedic injury.