Abstract
We reviewed Complete Proximal Hamstring Ruptures to assess the functional disability and to describe the early and late surgical repair
In the last two years five patients have been seen and treated with this relatively uncommon injury. A retrospective review of the patients diagnosed with complete proximal hamstring rupture, the method of injury, investigations to confirm injury, and the surgical technique was undertaken. Patient assessment using a questionnaire and VAS to compare pre and post operative functional abilities was also performed.
All patients reported a significant improvement in functional ability and a decrease in pain
Surgical repair of complete proximal hamstring rupture is a worthwhile procedure and can be performed both early and late.
The abstracts were prepared by Jean-Claude Theis. Correspondence should be addressed to him at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dunedin Hospital, Private Bag 1921, Dunedin, New Zealand.
