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Proximal hamstring avulsion injuries: a technique note on surgical repairs.
Mathew Pombo1, James P Bradley
1Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute of Gwinnett, Duluth, Georgia.
Sports Health
|September 28, 2012
Summary
Proximal hamstring avulsions are increasingly diagnosed. Acute surgical repair offers improved outcomes for these debilitating ischial injuries, with a described technique yielding excellent results in over 30 cases.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Anatomy
Background:
- Proximal hamstring avulsions from the ischium are increasingly recognized.
- Nonoperative treatment can lead to significant disability.
- Acute surgical repair is gaining prevalence due to improved outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a specific surgical technique for proximal hamstring avulsion repair.
- To provide a detailed account of the procedure performed by the senior author.
Main Methods:
- The article details the surgical technique for proximal hamstring avulsion repair.
- The technique has been applied in over 30 cases.
Main Results:
- The described surgical technique for proximal hamstring avulsion repair has been performed in over 30 cases.
- Excellent results have been reported with this technique.
Conclusions:
- The described surgical technique is effective for treating proximal hamstring avulsions.
- This method offers a viable option for managing these injuries, leading to excellent outcomes.