2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Management of Hamstring Injuries: How to Limit Time Lost

Management of Hamstring Injuries: How to Limit Time Lost

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In this video, the speaker discusses hamstring injuries in sports and how to limit time loss. They highlight the increasing rates of hamstring injuries, particularly in European football and Major League Soccer, with 20% of those being chronic. Risk factors for these injuries include hamstring strength differences, dehydration, fatigue leading to overexertion, and a history of prior injuries. The speaker emphasizes the importance of conducting initial workups to determine the location and severity of the injury using techniques such as ultrasound and MRI. The use of autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) is also discussed, noting its potential for promoting muscle regeneration and decreasing return-to-play time. Other topics covered include classification systems for grading injuries, treatment options, rehabilitation protocols, and strategies for injury prevention.

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James Bradley, MD

Keywords

hamstring injuries

time loss

European football

chronic injuries

autologous conditioned plasma