Hamstring Repair
Overview
Proximal hamstring tears occur when one or more hamstring tendons detach from the sitting bone. They may occur during sprinting, waterskiing, slipping, kicking or forced hip flexion with the knee straight. Symptoms can include bruising, pain sitting, weakness, difficulty walking and loss of confidence running.
Surgery aims to reattach the torn tendons to bone and restore strength.
Who may benefit from hamstring repair?
Surgery may be considered for complete avulsions, multiple tendon tears, significant retraction, persistent weakness or high activity demands. Partial tears and lower-demand injuries may be managed without surgery depending on symptoms and imaging.
What does the procedure involve?
The torn tendons are identified, mobilised and repaired back to the ischial tuberosity using strong sutures and anchors. The sciatic nerve is protected during surgery.
Recovery after hamstring repair
Early recovery protects the repair from stretch and load. Sitting, hip flexion and knee extension may be limited initially. Strengthening and running progress gradually over months.
Rehabilitation protocol
You will receive a hamstring repair protocol outlining precautions, brace use if needed, strengthening and return to running.
FAQs
Do all hamstring tears need surgery?
No. Surgery is considered for complete, retracted or functionally limiting tears.
Why is early assessment useful?
Acute repairs can be easier before the tendon retracts and scars.
When can I sit comfortably?
Sitting discomfort is common early and improves gradually.
When can I run again?
Running is introduced gradually after strength and control recover.
Can chronic tears be repaired?
Some can, but delayed cases may be more complex.
Book or Refer Today
For suspected proximal hamstring avulsion, book an assessment to confirm the injury and discuss repair.
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