Background Hamstring strains can be of at least 2 types, 1 occurring during high-speed
running and the other during motions in which the hamstring muscles reach extreme …

Abstract Purpose of Review To outline the typical presentation, physical examination,
diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic treatment options for proximal hamstring injuries to …

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently
recognized athletic injury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area …

There is a continuum of hamstring injuries that can range from musculotendinous strains to
avulsion injuries. Although the proximal hamstring complex has a strong bony attachment on …

Background: The use of validated outcome questionnaires and magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) when assessing outcomes after surgical treatment of proximal hamstring …

Hamstring strains are among the most common injuries (and reinjuries) in athletes. Studies
combining electromyography with gait analysis have elucidated the timing of activity of the …

I am excited to present the first textbook focused on proximal hamstring injuries and their
management. The vast majority of hamstring injuries seen in the office are strains of the …

The proximal hamstring origin and gluteal insertion are 2 common sources of hip pain in
elite athletes. Acute proximal hamstring tendon injuries may occur secondary to rapid …

The hamstring muscle complex is made by a group of posterior biarticular thigh muscles,
originating at the ischial tuberosity, which extend the hip and flex the knee joint. Proximal …

Background Muscle strains are one of the most common complaints treated by physicians.
High-force lengthening contractions can produce very high forces resulting in pain and …