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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitative Medicine

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  • Hamstring tendon injuries are prevalent in athletes, with up to 30% becoming chronic.
  • Chronicity leads to persistent pain, strength loss, and potential neurological issues, frequently necessitating surgical intervention.
  • Existing literature on surgical repair is varied, focusing on different techniques like direct anchor sutures or graft interposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on surgical management of chronic hamstring tendon injuries.
  • To analyze the effectiveness and challenges of various surgical approaches.
  • To emphasize the need for individualized treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of heterogeneous literature on surgical treatments for chronic hamstring tendon injuries.
  • Analysis of reported surgical techniques, including direct anchor suture repair and graft interposition (allograft/autograft).
  • Evaluation of clinical outcomes, focusing on functional recovery, return to activity, and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • Surgical treatment generally yields satisfactory outcomes, improving function for daily living and athletic activities compared to the preoperative state.
  • Return to athletic activity is often prolonged compared to acute injuries and not always guaranteed.
  • Chronic conditions increase the risk of postoperative complications, particularly neurological issues and re-ruptures, due to scar tissue and adhesions.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized surgical planning is crucial, considering patient age, symptoms (including neurological), imaging, and functional demands.
  • While surgery can restore function, managing chronic hamstring tendon injuries requires careful consideration of potential risks and realistic expectations for recovery.
  • Further standardization in reporting outcomes is needed for better comparison of different surgical strategies.