Hamstring tears can be categorised as proximal, muscle belly and distal. The proximal and distal tears occasionally require surgical treatment.
MRI can be used to identify and grade the tear. Non-surgical treatments include eccentric training with occasional use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)which may have the potential to reduce recovery time. This is a favoured protocol of Dr Simon Petrides, based at Blackberry Clinic Milton Keynes, when treating these injuries.
Further research with large sample sizes is required to determine how to improve recovery rates and also to evaluate the effectiveness of PRP in accelerating recovery.
For more information on hamstring injury and muscle tears please refer to specific pages on our website.
Ref:
Hamstring Injuries in Athletes: Evidence-based Treatment
Arner, Justin W. MD; McClincy, Michael P. MD; Bradley, James P. MD
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: December 1, 2019 – Volume 27 – Issue 23 – p 868-877
