[Open repair of proximal hamstring tears].

[Open repair of proximal hamstring tears]. Oper Orthop Traumatol. 2019 Nov 21;: Authors: Partenheimer A, Lill H Abstract OBJECTIVE: Surgical refixation intends to restore the continuity of the hamstrings and anatomically reattach the torn tendons. INDICATIONS: In patients with 2‑tendon tear/ruptur with more than 2 cm retraction or with complete 3‑tendon tears, surgical fixation should be performed. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Massive obesity, immobility. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Surgery is performed via a transverse skin incision in the gluteal fold. Refixation of the torn tendons is achieved by means of suture anchors on the footprint of the ischial tuberosity. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: Postoperative treatment should be performed with a hip joint orthosis for 6 weeks, accompanied by physiotherapy. RESULTS: Regarding surgical treatment, positive results are clearly described in the literature. Of the 31 patients who underwent surgery between 2010 and 2018, 90 % were satisfied with the surgical results 1 year postoperatively and 75 % reached their previous activity level. PMID: 31754746 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Oper Orthop Traumatol Source Type: research