Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1997 · 42 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedicsSports RehabilitationTendon DisordersTendon ImagingTendon InjuriesTendon Injury RehabilitationTendon RepairTendon SurgeryMagnetic ResonanceMagnetic Resonance ArthrographyMuscle-tendon InjuryNeed For Surgical InterventionPrimary Surgical RepairTendon Rupture ManagementTendon Rupture RehabilitationTendon Rupture Repair
Complete ruptures of the distal hamstring tendons rarely cause functional disability significant enough to warrant surgical intervention. Isolated ruptures of the distal semimembranosus tendon complex have not been reported previously in the literature. A case of a complete rupture of the distal semimembranosus tendon complex occurring in a professional football player with resultant functional disability is reported here. The magnetic resonance imaging scan was essential for an accurate diagnosis. Subsequent surgical repair and postoperative rehabilitation is described. Strict attention to recreating the multiple attachments of the semimembranosus tendon complex is recommended.