Complete avulsion of the hamstring tendons from the ischial tuberosity

Description: Rupture of the hamstring tendon is a rare injury. Two cases of complete rupture of the hamstring tendons sustained while playing judo are reported. The diagnosis of a rupture of the hamstring tendons was difficult from physical examination because of severe pain on knee or hip joint movement. Magnetic resonance imaging was non-invasive and showed the lesion clearly. In one of these two cases the less satisfactory results of non-operative treatment were clearly shown in both isokinetic muscle force evaluation and sports activities.
Complete avulsion of the hamstring tendons from the ischial tuberosity. A report of two cases sustained in judo. Kurosawa H, Nakasita K, Nakasita H, Sasaki S, Takeda S. Br J Sports Med. 1996 Mar;30(1):72-4.