MRI Appearance of the Proximal Hamstring Tendons in Patients With and Without Symptomatic Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

Abstract

Increased T1 and T2 signal is commonly seen within the proximal hamstrings but is not associated with symptoms of hamstring tendinopathy. Increased tendon size, peritendinous T2 signal with a distal feathery appearance, and ischial tuberosity edema are significantly associated with symptomatic hamstring tendinopathy but can be seen in asymptomatic individuals.