Leg Injuries

Acute hamstring tears require immediate attention, often involving rest, ice, compression, and rehabilitation for optimal recovery.

Chronic high hamstring tendinopathy, sometimes called proximal hamstring tendinopathy, causes deep buttock pain due to impaired tendon healing.

Diagnosing chronic high (proximal) hamstring tendinopathy includes a patient interview, examination, and ruling out other possible causes of pain.

Hamstring tears stem from sudden, forceful actions during sports, with risk factors including inadequate warm-up and previous injuries.

Acute hamstring injuries are usually diagnosed through a patient history and physical exam, with imaging tests occasionally required.

Hamstring tear symptoms include pain, swelling, and reduced mobility, particularly during activities like running or kicking.

Hamstring tear treatment involves rest, ice, compression, and rehabilitation for effective recovery and prevention of future injuries.

The greatest risk factor for hamstring injury, including chronic high (proximal) hamstring tendinopathy, is a history of previous hamstring injury.

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Hamstring tears often occur during athletic activities due to sudden, forceful movements, leading to injury and pain.

People who participate in intense physical training, such as runners, cyclists, and military recruits, are most susceptible to IT band syndrome. They may notice a sharp pain that comes and goes at the outside of the knee. Over time, the pain may become more pronounced.

IT band syndrome is a common injury typically caused by easily-corrected mistakes made during training.

A doctor can usually diagnose IT band syndrome after a patient interview and physical examination.

IT band problems typically cause sharp knee pain that is concentrated in one location at the outside of the knee. The pain may be mild at first and become more noticeable over time.

Non-surgical treatments are usually successful in treating IT band syndrome.

Labral tears are a common injury for athletes. Learn the symptoms of and treatments available for athletic labral tear injuries.

If chronic high-hamstring tendinopathy pain persists after non-invasive treatment, there are several minimally invasive treatment options available.

Preventing hamstring tears involves proper warm-up, stretching, strength training, and gradual progression in athletic activities.

Shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) cause pain along the shinbone, common in athletes due to stress on leg muscles.

Shin splints stem from overuse, high-impact activities, improper footwear, and biomechanical factors, posing risks for athletes.

Diagnosing shin splints involves a physical exam, medical history review, and possibly imaging to assess pain and rule out other conditions.

Shin splints symptoms include pain along the shinbone, often affecting athletes due to muscle stress.

Shin splint treatment involves rest, ice, proper footwear, and a gradual return to activity, possibly with orthotics or physical therapy.

If non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment of chronic high hamstring tendinopathy is unsuccessful, surgical options can yield very good outcomes.

Surgery for shin splints is rare; treatments typically involve rest, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments for effective recovery.

Chronic high hamstring tendinopathy symptoms appear during repetitive activities, including posterior pain, running discomfort, and sciatica.

Treatments for chronic high hamstring tendinopathy include rest, ice and heat therapy, stretching and strengthening exercises, and medication.