Proximal Hamstring Ruptures: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Return to Play
- 9 February 2023
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Vol. 16 (3), 103-113
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-023-09821-7
Abstract
Purpose of Review To assess the current literature surrounding the treatment and rehabilitation strategies surrounding proximal hamstring rupture injuries, along with comparative return to sport and patient-reported outcomes. Recent Findings A high degree of variability exists in protective and rehabilitation strategies after both operative and non-operative proximal hamstring rupture management. Acceptable outcomes after both operative and non-operative management have been observed but may vary greatly with injury chronicity, severity, and surgical technique. Summary The high complication rates observed after surgical treatment, along with poor functional outcomes that may occur in the setting of non-operative treatment or delayed surgery, highlight the importance of early injury evaluation and careful patient selection. Further high-quality research elucidating clearer indications for early operative management and an optimized and standardized rehabilitation protocols may improve outcomes and return to sport experience and metrics for individuals sustaining proximal hamstring ruptures.Keywords
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