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Lefèvre N, Coughlan A, Valentin E, Sezer HB, Bohu Y, Moussa MK, Hardy A. Magnetic resonance imaging should be the first-line imaging modality for investigating suspected proximal hamstring avulsion injuries. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:1862-1870. [PMID: 38769849 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate how the initial diagnostic tool used-specifically ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-for diagnosing proximal hamstring avulsion injury affects the delay before surgery and, secondarily, the outcomes of these injuries. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data (2012-2020). It targeted patients primarily treated for proximal hamstring avulsion injury. It included all patients with a preoperative US and/or MRI. Patients were divided into two groups based on the initial diagnostic tool used (US-first vs. MRI-first groups). The primary outcomes measure was the time from initial injury to surgical intervention (surgical delay). The secondary outcomes were the Parisien Hamstring Avulsion Score, as well as the activity level as measured by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Scale and Tegner Activity Scale. RESULTS The analysis included 392 patients with a mean age of 43.8 ± 13.6 years for the MRI-first group and 47.6 ± 12.0 years for US-first group. Patients in the MRI-first group had a significantly shorter median time from injury to surgery of 20.0 days (interquartile range [IQR]: 11.0-61.0) compared to 30 days (IQR: 18-74) in the US-first group. At the final follow-up (4.2 ± 2.2 years for the MRI-first group and 5.1 ± 1.9 years for the US-first group), the MRI-first group had significantly higher mean Tegner Activity Scale and UCLA scores than the US-first group: The Tegner Activity Scale was median 5 (IQR: 3-7) for the MRI-first group versus median 4 (IQR: 2-6) for the US-first group (p < 0.05). The UCLA scores were 7.9 ± 2.4 for the MRI-first group compared to 7.3 ± 2.4 for the US-first group (p < 0.05). This difference was more pronounced when comparing the MRI-first group with the patient-false negative initial ultrasound. No difference was found regarding the Parisien Hamstring Avulsion Score. CONCLUSION MRI as the initial diagnostic tool for proximal hamstring avulsion injury is associated with a shorter time to surgery and better postoperative outcomes in Tegner Activity Scale and UCLA scores, compared to US. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Clinique du sport, Paris, France
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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- Clinique du sport, Paris, France
- Groupe Hospitalier Sélesta-Obernai, Sélesta, France
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Lefevre N, Kassab Hassan S, Valentin E, Bohu Y, Gerometta A, Meyer A, Grimaud O, Hardy A. Validation of the Parisian Hamstring Avulsion Score (PHAS) in the Evaluation and Follow-up of Patients Operated for Proximal Hamstring Avulsion. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1014-1021. [PMID: 38353118 PMCID: PMC10943598 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241227434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND No validated score is available for the prediction of return to sport (RTS) after proximal hamstring avulsion (PHA) surgery. PURPOSE To validate a new assessment tool for patients after PHA surgery: the Parisian Hamstring Avulsion Score (PHAS). STUDY DESIGN Cohort study (Diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. METHODS All patients at our clinic who had surgery for PHA between January 2015 and March 2018 were included in this study. A suspected clinical diagnosis of PHA was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. PHA was repaired by surgical reinsertion with suture anchors. Minimum postoperative follow-up was 2 years, and the PHAS, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), score, and Tegner score were used. The PHAS is a patient-reported outcome measure, evaluating the effect of PHA injury with 9 items. It was validated by calculating its psychometric properties, and then correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the PHAS, UCLA score, and Tegner score. Cutoff values for the prediction of RTS were determined. RESULTS A prospective case series study was performed. A total of 156 patients were included. Median age (first quartile; third quartile) was 54.2 years (44.7 years; 61.3 years), and the mean ± SD time of the final follow-up was 69 ± 11.6 months. Two years after surgery, 66.7% (n = 104) of patients were able to RTS. A strong correlation was noted between all 3 scores at 1 year postoperatively. Overall internal consistency was high, with a Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.86. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.96, showing excellent reliability. The minimal detectable change was 12.9. No patients reached the maximum score at 2 years. Analysis of the receiver operating characteristic curves of the 3 scores at postoperative 9 months in relation to the RTS at 1 and 2 years showed area under the curve values of >0.7, indicating significant discriminant capacity for the RTS. A PHAS cutoff value of 86 at 9 months for the prediction of RTS at postoperative 1 year had a sensitivity of 65.6% (95% CI, 53.7%-77.5%) and a specificity of 81.4% (95% CI, 69.8%-93%). CONCLUSION PHAS is a valid and reliable tool for follow-up after PHA surgery. It also offers a simple way to predict RTS.
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- Clinique du Sport Paris V, Paris, France
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Fenn TW, Brusalis CM, Allahabadi S, Alvero AB, Ebersole JW, Nho SJ. Association Between Proximal Hamstring Tear Characteristics and Achievement of Clinically Significant Outcomes After Endoscopic and Open Repair at Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:390-400. [PMID: 38179612 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231216118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND The effect of preoperative tear characteristics and the relative efficacy of open versus endoscopic surgical techniques have not been elucidated for the surgical treatment of proximal hamstring tendon injuries. PURPOSE (1) To report on achievement rates of clinically significant outcomes at a minimum 2-year follow-up for multiple patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after surgical treatment of proximal hamstring injuries, stratified according to severity of proximal hamstring injury, and (2) to compare clinical outcomes associated with endoscopic versus open surgical repair for a subset of similarly classified tears. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A single-surgeon clinical registry was queried for patients who underwent surgical repair for proximal hamstring ruptures between January 2012 and March 2021. Injuries were classified by magnetic resonance imaging as follows: grade 1, incomplete tear with the involvement of 1 or 2 tendons; grade 2, complete tear with the involvement of 3 tendons and ≤2-cm retraction; and grade 3, complete tear with the involvement of 3 tendons and >2-cm retraction. The Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) for multiple PROs was calculated and compared among injury grades and between surgical techniques. RESULTS Among 75 patients with a mean follow-up of 30.5 ± 5.1 months, 20 had grade 1 tears, 24 had grade 2 tears, and 31 had grade 3 tears. Favorable 2-year postoperative PROs were demonstrated by each grade for all measured PROs. Patients with grade 3 tears were noted to have significantly lower rates of 2-year PASS achievement for the Hip Outcome Score-Activities of Daily Living (HOS-ADL) and Hip Outcome Score-Sports Specific (HOS-SS) scales (P≤ .032). Among grade 2 tears, patients treated endoscopically demonstrated significantly greater HOS-SS (endoscopic, 91.7%; open, 58.3%; P = .045) and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System for Physical Function (endoscopic, 80.0%; open, 50.0%; P = .033) PASS achievement rates compared with those treated with the open technique. Complication rates were highest in patients with grade 3 tears (45.2%, P = .043). CONCLUSION Surgical repair of proximal hamstring tendon tears with varying extents of tendon retraction resulted in high rates of achieving PASS at the 2-year follow-up. Among complete tears with <2 cm of retraction, endoscopic repairs exhibited equal or higher rates of achieving PASS compared with open repairs across multiple PROs at 2 years postoperatively. However, patients with complete tears and retraction >2 cm achieved lower rates of PASS on the HOS-ADL and HOS-SS scales and had a higher rate of complications.
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- Thomas W Fenn
- Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Olowofela BO, Parrish R, Zeppieri G, Farmer KW, Pazik M, Roach RP. Staged Repair of Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Hamstring Rupture and 2 Year Outcome: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2023; 13:01709767-202309000-00084. [PMID: 37708318 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.23.00369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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CASE A 53-year-old man presented with simultaneous, bilateral proximal hamstring ruptures. He underwent open, staged surgical repair of the proximal hamstrings, followed by a modified course of rehabilitation. At 2-year follow-up, the patient reports excellent outcomes. CONCLUSION Simultaneous, bilateral, 3-tendon rupture of the proximal hamstrings is a rare lower extremity injury. Surgical treatment of such injuries presents several unique challenges. Staged surgical repair is an effective treatment option.
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Rehabilitation, University of Florida Health, University Athletic Association Team Physical Therapist, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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Kanakamedala AC, Rynecki ND, Mojica ES, Markus DH, Song MY, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Strauss EJ, Youm T, Jazrawi LM. No difference in clinical outcomes between operative and nonoperative management of minimally retracted proximal hamstring ruptures. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023:10.1007/s00167-023-07400-4. [PMID: 37022392 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07400-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The indications for surgical treatment of proximal hamstring ruptures are continuing to be refined. The purpose of this study was to compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) between patients who underwent operative or nonoperative management of proximal hamstring ruptures. METHODS A retrospective review of the electronic medical record identified all patients who were treated for a proximal hamstring rupture at our institution from 2013 to 2020. Patients were stratified into two groups, nonoperative or operative management, which were matched in a 2:1 ratio based on demographics (age, gender, and body mass index), chronicity of the injury, tendon retraction, and number of tendons torn. All patients completed a series of PROs including the Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT), Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS), and the Tegner Activity Scale. Statistical analysis was performed using multi-variable linear regression and Mann-Whitney testing to compare nonparametric groups. RESULTS Fifty-four patients (mean age = 49.6 ± 12.9 years; median: 49.1; range: 19-73) with proximal hamstring ruptures treated nonoperatively were successfully matched 2:1 to 27 patients who had underwent primary surgical repair. There were no differences in PROs between the nonoperative and operative cohorts (n.s.). Chronicity of the injury and older age correlated with significantly worse PROs across the entire cohort (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of primarily middle-aged patients with proximal hamstring ruptures with less than three centimeters of tendon retraction, there was no difference in patient-reported outcome scores between matched cohorts of operatively and nonoperatively managed injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Ajay C Kanakamedala
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA.
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 333 E 38th, New York, NY, 10015, USA
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Looney AM, Day HK, Comfort SM, Donaldson ST, Cohen SB. Proximal Hamstring Ruptures: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Return to Play. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2023; 16:103-113. [PMID: 36757628 PMCID: PMC9943812 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-023-09821-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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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. 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.
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- Austin M. Looney
- The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Sports Medicine Division, 925 Chestnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216 USA
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- School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC USA
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- The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Sports Medicine Division, 925 Chestnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216 USA
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Kanakamedala AC, Mojica ES, Hurley ET, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Jazrawi LM, Youm T. Increased time from injury to surgical repair in patients with proximal hamstring ruptures is associated with worse clinical outcomes at mid-term follow-up. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:951-957. [PMID: 35316390 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04421-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Prior studies of hamstring tendon tears have reported varied findings on whether increased delay from injury to surgery is associated with worse outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine whether increased time from injury to surgical repair is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with proximal hamstring ruptures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent surgical repair of a proximal hamstring rupture from 2010 to 2019 were followed for a minimum of 24 months from surgery. A cutoff of 6 weeks from injury to the time of surgery was used to distinguish between acute and chronic ruptures. All patients completed patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) at the final follow-up. Multiple factors were analyzed for their effects on PROs including time to surgery, amount of tendon retraction, and demographics such as sex and age. RESULTS Complete data sets were obtained for 38 patients at a mean follow-up of 4.9 years. All data is reported as a mean ± standard deviation. Patients who underwent acute repair of proximal hamstring ruptures had significantly greater Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT) scores than those who underwent chronic repair (76.9 ± 18.8 vs 60.6 ± 18.2, p = 0.01). Increased time to surgery was significantly correlated with worse PHAT scores (ρ = - 0.47, p = 0.003). There was no difference in PROs based on the amount of tendon retraction, number of tendons torn, sex, smoking status, or BMI. CONCLUSIONS This study found that acute repair performed within 6 weeks of injury appears to yield improved PROs compared to chronic repair. These data highlight the importance of timely and accurate diagnosis of proximal hamstring ruptures and early operative intervention for surgical candidates.
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- Ajay C Kanakamedala
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th st, 14th floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th st, 14th floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th st, 14th floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th st, 14th floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th st, 14th floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th st, 14th floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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Johnson EE, Brutico JM, Rangavajjula L, Xia Y, Paul RW, Otlans P, Arner JW, Hammoud S, Bradley JP, Cohen SB. Open Repair of Complete Proximal Hamstring Avulsions in Workers’ Compensation Patients. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221119774. [PMID: 36081409 PMCID: PMC9445462 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221119774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Several studies have reported excellent results after surgical repair of proximal hamstring avulsions. However, the effect on these patients of receiving workers’ compensation has not yet been explored. Hypothesis: Workers’ compensation patients undergoing proximal hamstring repair of complete tears will have similar outcomes when compared with a matched control group of non–workers’ compensation patients. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Workers’ compensation patients who underwent complete proximal hamstring avulsion open repair between 2010 and 2019 were identified (WC group). A control group was matched by age (±3 years), sex, and body mass index (BMI; ±3). Demographics and patient-reported outcome measures were compared, including standard and custom Marx activity rating scale (MARS), standard and custom lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Rate and time to return to work were recorded. Results: The WC group was composed of 20 patients (8 men, 12 women) with a mean age of 52.3 years and BMI of 32.4. The 20 matched controls (8 men, 12 women) who underwent repair had a mean age of 50.6 years and a mean BMI of 31.2. There was no difference between the groups regarding age (P = .924), sex (P > .999), or BMI (P = .330). The WC group reported similar mean MARS (3.3 vs 5.4; P = .174), custom MARS (87.5 vs 97.0; P = .215), and VAS pain (3.3 vs 3.8; P = .698) scores compared with controls. However, the WC group had significantly lower standard LEFS (69.1 vs 94.1; P < .001) and custom LEFS (62.3 vs 87.9; P < .001) scores, returned to work at a lower rate (70.0% vs 94.1%; P = .039), and required more time to return to work after repair (4.3 vs 3.5 months; P = .029) compared with controls. Conclusion: Workers’ compensation patients who underwent open proximal hamstring repair for complete avulsions experienced inferior patient-reported outcomes, required more time to return to work, and returned to work at a lower rate than a matched control group.
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- Emma E. Johnson
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hillier-Smith R, Paton B. Outcomes following surgical management of proximal hamstring tendon avulsions. Bone Jt Open 2022; 3:415-422. [PMID: 35549447 PMCID: PMC9134830 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.35.bjo-2021-0196.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Aims Avulsion of the proximal hamstring tendon origin can result in significant functional impairment, with surgical re-attachment of the tendons becoming an increasingly recognized treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of surgical management of proximal hamstring tendon avulsions, and to compare the results between acute and chronic repairs, as well as between partial and complete injuries. Methods PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTdiscuss, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science were searched. Studies were screened and quality assessed. Results In all, 35 studies (1,530 surgically-repaired hamstrings) were included. Mean age at time of repair was 44.7 years (12 to 78). A total of 846 tears were acute, and 684 were chronic, with 520 tears being defined as partial, and 916 as complete. Overall, 92.6% of patients were satisfied with the outcome of their surgery. Mean Lower Extremity Functional Score was 74.7, and was significantly higher in the partial injury group. Mean postoperative hamstring strength was 87.0% of the uninjured limb, and was higher in the partial group. The return to sport (RTS) rate was 84.5%, averaging at a return of 6.5 months. RTS was quicker in the acute group. Re-rupture rate was 1.2% overall, and was lower in the acute group. Sciatic nerve dysfunction rate was 3.5% overall, and lower in the acute group (p < 0.05 in all cases). Conclusion Surgical treatment results in high satisfaction rates, with good functional outcomes, restoration of muscle strength, and RTS. Partial injuries could expect a higher functional outcome and muscle strength return. Acute repairs result in a quicker RTS with a reduced rate of re-rupture and sciatic nerve dysfunction. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(5):415–422.
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- Institute of Sport Exercise and Health, University Colleage London, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Forlizzi JM, Nacca CR, Shah SS, Saks B, Chilton M, MacAskill M, Fang CJ, Miller SL. Acute Proximal Hamstring Tears Can be Defined Using an Imaged-Based Classification. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e653-e659. [PMID: 35494306 PMCID: PMC9042907 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Purpose To develop a clinically meaningful proximal hamstring tear classification system and to present outcome data for defined subtypes. Methods Retrospective review was undertaken of patients diagnosed with proximal hamstring tears at a single institution from 2012 to 2019. Images were reviewed by an orthopedic surgeon and musculoskeletal radiologist. Tears were classified as Type 1: partial with subtypes (1A, 1 cm or mild complete tear; 1B, 1-2 cm or full tear with <2 cm retraction), Type 2: complete single-tendon tears with subtypes (2c conjoint tendon only; 2s semimembranosus tendon only); or Type 3: complete tears with >2 cm retraction. Demographics, patient-reported outcome measures including Hip Outcome Score, Activities of Daily Living Subscore (HOS-ADL) and patient satisfaction were evaluated. A poor outcome was defined as HOS-ADL < 80%, and the patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) was defined as HOS-ADL 89.7%. Results At a mean follow-up of 38.6 (range: 12-94) months for 114 patients, distributions were as follows: 18.4% Type 1A, 19.2% Type 1B, 7.8% Type 2c, 3.5% Type 2s, and 50.9% Type 3. Intra-observer and inter-observer reliability had a mean Kappa of 0.985 (95% CI: .956, 1.01) and .905 (95% CI: .895 .915). 66 patients underwent surgery, with 68.97% of them being Type 3. The mean HOS-ADL and PASS rate were higher for operatively treated patients (95%, 93.4%) than for nonoperatively treated patients (81.86%, 44.7%). There were significantly more patients satisfied in the surgery group in both Type 1 and Type 3 tears (P = .046 and P = .049). Body mass index was a significant predictor of a poor outcome in Type 3 tears (P = .039). History of corticosteroid or PRP injection, smoking, and diabetes were not significant predictors of a poor outcome. Conclusion We present an MRI-based classification system for proximal hamstring injuries with both excellent intra-observer and inter-observer reliability. Outcome measures were improved in patients who underwent surgery. Level of Evidence IV, cohort study: diagnostic case series.
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- Address correspondence to Christopher J. Fang, M.D., 125 Parker Hill Ave., Boston, MA 02120, U.S.A.
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Green JS, Moran J, Kahan JB, McLaughlin WM, Wang A, Medvecky MJ. Acute Surgical Repair of Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Hamstring Tendon Avulsion: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2022; 12:01709767-202206000-00032. [PMID: 36099532 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CASE Proximal hamstring tendon avulsions are rare injuries that can be successfully treated with surgical intervention. However, there are limited reports on the surgical and postoperative management of patients with bilateral avulsions. We report a 54-year-old male gym teacher with acute bilateral proximal hamstring 3-tendon nonbony avulsions who underwent simultaneous surgical repairs and a unique postoperative rehabilitation course. At 1-year clinical follow-up, the patient demonstrated significant improvements in activity levels and functionality, with no complications. CONCLUSION Bilateral proximal hamstring 3-tendon nonbony avulsions can be successfully treated with a simultaneous surgical repair and a modified postoperative rehabilitation course.
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- Joshua S Green
- Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, North Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation & Orthopaedics, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation & Orthopaedics, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation & Orthopaedics, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation & Orthopaedics, New Haven, Connecticut
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Best R, Meister A, Meier M, Huth J, Becker U. Predictive Factors Influencing Functional Results After Proximal Hamstring Tendon Avulsion Surgery: A Patient-Reported Outcome Study After 227 Operations From a Single Center. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211043097. [PMID: 34734098 PMCID: PMC8558812 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211043097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Although debilitating, proximal hamstring tendon avulsion injuries are rare and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Consequently, delayed diagnosis and surgical treatment may result in poor outcomes. Studies investigating a correlation between postoperative functional outcomes and this delay in surgical treatment or other concomitant factors in large cohorts have not yet been performed to our knowledge. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to conduct an investigation in a large patient group regarding factors that could influence a patient's functional outcome after hamstring surgery. We hypothesized that this outcome would significantly correlate to the time between trauma and surgery. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Patients who received surgical treatment of proximal hamstring tendon avulsion injuries in our institution between the years 2010 and 2020 were asked to complete a validated, injury-specific outcome measurement, the Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT; 0-100 points). In addition to calculating these outcomes, we evaluated the association of the obtained results with possible predictive factors such as age, sex, stump retraction shown on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and timing and duration of surgery. Results A total of 226 patients (227 operations) were eligible for the study, and 204 cases of hamstring tendon avulsion injury met our inclusion criteria. The return rate for the PHAT questionnaire was 85.3%. The mean PHAT score revealed good results (79.8 ± 19.1). Irrespective of concomitant factors, the scores of male patients were significantly higher compared with those of female patients (83.8 ± 16.9 vs 75.8 ± 20.6 respectively; P = .004). The mean time to surgery was 5.7 weeks after trauma, and more delayed surgery correlated significantly with lower PHAT scores (P = .003; r = -0.228). The mean degree of stump retraction on MRI (5 cm) did not significantly influence PHAT scores (P = .525; r = -0.06). Conclusion Delay of surgery and female sex were disadvantageous in terms of a good functional outcome measure (PHAT score) after hamstring tendon refixation surgery. By contrast, patient age as well as the retraction of the tendon stump on preoperative MRI did not influence PHAT scores in the present study.
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- Raymond Best
- Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Trauma Surgery, Sportklinik Stuttgart GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany.,Department of Sports Medicine, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Trauma Surgery, Sportklinik Stuttgart GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Trauma Surgery, Sportklinik Stuttgart GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Trauma Surgery, Sportklinik Stuttgart GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Trauma Surgery, Sportklinik Stuttgart GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
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