Avulsion injuries of the hamstring origin

Description: Injuries to the hamstring origin are rare and are often initially misdiagnosed as a simple 'hamstring pull', leading to the development of chronic pain and disability. Displaced injuries of the ischial apophysis and pure tendon avulsions are probably best treated surgically in the acute setting. As a result of our experience with these patients, we have produced a management algorithm.
Avulsion injuries of the hamstring origin - a series of 12 patients and management algorithm. Gidwani S, Bircher MD. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2007 May;89(4):394-9.