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Distal avulsion of reconstituted hamstring tendons.
Nathanael Ahearn1, David G Wood2
1North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, Mater Clinic, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia. nahearn@nhs.net.
Summary
Distal hamstring tendon avulsion is a rare injury. Acute surgical repair using suture anchors yields excellent outcomes, with most patients returning to their pre-injury level of sport.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Musculoskeletal injuries
Background:
- Hamstring tendon autografts are standard for ACL reconstruction.
- Distal hamstring tendon avulsion is an uncommon injury pattern.

