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SUBMITTER: Moatshe G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5442402 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Moatshe Gilbert G Chahla Jorge J Vap Alexander R AR Ferrari Marcio M Sanchez George G Mitchell Justin J JJ LaPrade Robert F RF
Arthroscopy techniques 20170313 2
Proximal hamstring tears are among the most common sports-related injuries. These injuries often occur as strains or partial tears at the proximal muscle belly or the musculotendinous junction, with avulsion injuries of the proximal attachment occurring less frequently. Regardless of the mechanism, they produce functional impairment and negatively affect an athlete's performance. Various classifications for these injuries are reported in the literature. Early surgical treatment is recommended fo ...[more]