Early Surgical Repair of Acute Complete Rupture of the Proximal Hamstring Tendons.
10.4055/cios.2011.3.3.249
- Author:
Ho Yoon KWAK
1
;
Sang Wook BAE
;
Yun Sun CHOI
;
Mun Suk JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. bsw2402@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Proximal hamstring;
Complete rupture;
Surgical repair
- MeSH:
Acute Disease;
Adolescent;
Adult;
Football/*injuries;
Humans;
Male;
Martial Arts/*injuries;
Rupture;
Tendon Injuries/diagnosis/*surgery;
Thigh;
Young Adult
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2011;3(3):249-253
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hamstring injuries are common forms of muscle strains in athletes but a complete rupture of a proximal hamstring origin is rare. Often there is a considerable delay in diagnosis and stringent treatment because of its rarity, difficulty in clinical diagnosis, and initial attempts of conservative care. We report two cases of acute complete rupture of the proximal hamstring tendons treated with early surgical repair. The diagnosis and treatment of this unusual injury are discussed.
