The hamstrings are found in the posterior region of the thigh and consist of the
semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris muscles. These muscles are …

Currently, there are no texts focused on proximal hamstring pathology and surgical
treatment options. While midsubstance muscle tears of the hamstring are typically treated …

Currently, there are no texts focused on proximal hamstring pathology and surgical
treatment options. While midsubstance muscle tears of the hamstring are typically treated …

Proximal hamstring injuries occur during eccentric contraction with the hip and the knee on
extension; hence they are relatively frequent lesions in specific sports such as water skiing …

Injury to the hamstring muscle complex (HMC) is extremely common in the athletic
community. Anatomical and functional aspects of the HMC predispose it to injury, including …

The proximal hamstring is a common location for athletic injuries. A complete, three-tendon
(semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and long head of the biceps femoris) tear may occur in …

Hamstring injuries are one of the most frequently encountered muscle strains. These injuries
occur primarily in sports that require bursts of speed and rapid acceleration and are known …

Hamstring injuries in sport can be debilitating. The anatomical complexity of this muscle
makes uniform assessment of injury epidemiology difficult and insures that post-injury …

The hamstring muscle complex is comprised of three individual muscles and plays a critical
role in human activities ranging from standing to explosive actions such as sprinting and …

Proximal hamstring injuries are common in athletes. Surgical indications are based on to
regain the pre-injury activity level of the athlete. The key to achieve athletes back to play is to …