Modified surgical anchor refixation in older patients with acute proximal hamstring rupture: clinical outcome, patient satisfaction and muscle strength.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

After conventional surgical refixation of the hamstrings after proximal hamstring rupture, patients frequently experience pain while sitting and deficits in hamstring muscle strength of the operated side. To improve these outcomes, we have modified the surgical anchor placement and have carried out a thorough follow-up examination.

Materials and methods

Thirteen older patients (8 female, 5 males) with a median age of 64.2 (range, 52.1-80.4) years were surgically treated for acute proximal hamstring rupture using modified anchor placement and participated in a follow-up assessment at a median of 46.2 (11.2-75.0) months after surgery. Patients completed the Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT), quality of life questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) and the Lower Extremity Fun

SUBMITTER: Chocholac T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9828366 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature