Two patients with a complete proximal rupture of the hamstring.
Two men visited our Emergency Room because of a water-ski-accident. At physical examination, there was hematoma at the upper leg with loss of strength at extension of the hip and flexion of the knee. Both patients had a palpable gap just distal of the ischial tuberosity. Further imaging by sonography and MR-scan showed a rupture of the proximal hamstring tendon. Treatment was operative refixation of the hamstring tendons at the ischial tuberosity. After treatment consisted of brace for 4 weeks after operation. Both patients returned to their pre-operatively sports, though at a lower level. Surgical treatment of a complete proximal rupture of the hamstrings is recommended in case of sportive patients.
Floor
Sebastiaan
S
Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. sebastiaan_floor@hotmail.com
van der Veen
Alex H
AH
Devilee
Roger J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries*; D013848:Thigh
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