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Functional Results And Outcomes After Repair Of Proximal Hamstring Avulsions., Steven B Cohen, Ashwin Rangavajjula, Dharmesh Vyas, James P Bradley
Functional Results And Outcomes After Repair Of Proximal Hamstring Avulsions., Steven B Cohen, Ashwin Rangavajjula, Dharmesh Vyas, James P Bradley
Rothman Institute Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess postsurgical outcomes in active patients after primary repair of acute and chronic proximal hamstring tears.
HYPOTHESIS: Surgical treatment of both acute and chronic proximal hamstring avulsion injuries would result in improved patient outcomes using validated outcome scores and a hamstring-specific questionnaire, and operative repair of these injuries results in excellent outcomes with a high level of patient satisfaction, pain relief, and return to function.
STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.
METHODS: Fifty-two patients who underwent proximal hamstring repair (26 male and 26 female; average age, 47.7 years) completed the …