2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Debate: Hamstring Repairs should Be Performed Open

Debate: Hamstring Repairs should Be Performed Open

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. John McCormick discusses the surgical options for proximal hamstring injuries. He begins by explaining that in Southern California, there is a high volume of these injuries due to various sports and activities. He discusses the importance of getting an MRI to determine the extent of the injury and then delves into the history of non-operative treatment versus surgical repair. He explains that open surgical repair has shown higher rates of return to sport and satisfaction with low complication rates. He shares his six-step technique for open repair, emphasizing the importance of protecting the sciatic nerve. He also briefly discusses endoscopic repair and raises questions about its efficacy and cosmetic results. He concludes by presenting a case and discussing the preferences of patients, suggesting that open repair may be the preferred option for high-level athletes. The video is presented by Dr. John McCormick.

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Michael Gerhardt, MD

Keywords

proximal hamstring injuries

surgical options

MRI

non-operative treatment

open surgical repair