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Endoscopic transtendinous repair for partial-thickness proximal hamstring tendon tears.
Timothy J Jackson1, Anthony Trenga2, Dror Lindner2
1American Hip Institute, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A ; Congress Medical Associates, Pasadena, California, U.S.A.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|April 22, 2014
Summary
Surgical repair of partial hamstring tendon tears is effective when conservative treatments fail. An endoscopic transtendinous technique offers a viable surgical option for these specific hamstring injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Research
Background:
- Partial tears of the proximal hamstring tendon often present challenges in management, especially after conservative measures prove unsuccessful.
- Undersurface tears of the hamstring origin require specific surgical considerations, similar to those for gluteus medius tears.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail an endoscopic transtendinous surgical approach for treating partial-thickness undersurface tears of the proximal hamstring tendon.
- To present a minimally invasive technique for hamstring tendon repair.
Main Methods:
- The study describes an endoscopic transtendinous technique for hamstring tendon repair.
- This approach is analogous to methods used for gluteus medius tendon repair.
Main Results:
- The endoscopic transtendinous approach is presented as a successful method for managing partial hamstring tendon tears.
- This technique allows for the repair of partial-thickness undersurface tears.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic transtendinous repair is a viable surgical option for partial proximal hamstring tendon tears unresponsive to conservative care.
- This minimally invasive technique provides an effective treatment for specific hamstring tendon injuries.
