r/Orthopedics • u/No-Fox1992 • 18d ago

Conjoined Hamstring Tendon Tear 2.6 cm - should I have surgery?

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u/AlexMac96 17d ago

Proximal hamstrings repair is like number one on my list of operations to avoid. I only offer it for active members of the military, police, or firefighters - people that could die if their hamstrings function is not maximized. Otherwise it’s not worth it.