hamstring surgery

please let us know how the surgery/recover goes. good luck

I was diagnosed with a partial tendon tear at the ischial tuberosity origin in June 2009. Physical therapy was recommended over surgery. Unfortunately, the new fibers did not heal correctly. I'll be seeing some specialists later this month to see what can be done.

My advice is to do exactly what the surgeon and doctor(s) say. If they tell you to take 4 weeks off from all activity, then heed their advice. DO NOT TRY TO RUSH THE HEALING PROCESS. Good luck.

What were you symptoms? What specific test diagnosed the problem? I'm having chronic hamstring problems myself but doctors have yet to find a diagnosis.

Good luck.

I had the same injury a year ago. I had my surgery on sept 14th 2009. I was dx with ischial tub in my right hamstring. I was out of running for a year. I could not run more then a few steps before it would flair up. I tried everything including two rounds of prp with no luck. I had a stem cell procedure done. The used my own cell from my hip. The also used prp and some fat from my stomach, to make a matrix. I was awake for the procedure, I had it video taped. I am an acupuncturist and wanted to show this to my patients, I hope to have it on you tube soon. The surgery took about one hour.

Like I said I didn't run for a year and after the surgery I had to wait four weeks to run again. With only 6 weeks of training I ran a 1:20:44 half marathon in Tucson, my pr was 1:23 going into the race.

The dr who did the surgery was dr nathan Wei in Frederick Maryland. He has a web site and you might see me or someone else getting it done. My insurance covered most of, I paid a few hundred. Check it out.

John

I had surgery on 8/2/10 for a complete hamstring tear from waterskiing. The recovery is tough and slow. 6 weeks on crutches and 3-6 months of rehab. They allow gentle jogging at week 10 but I would expect it to be 6 months before you are back to your old self.

I had hamstring surgery two weeks ago for a total rupture. I did it waters king on July 18. Don't know where you live but I went for several opinions and ended up at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC , Dr. answorth Allen did the surgery, along with Dr. Weilan who is a hand surgeon, he dissects the nerve during the surgery, to prevent any future damage to scat nerve. I am into my second week in the brace and on crutches. It is pretty awful, unable to do much for myself.

I am a downhill skier, and actually teach. I am hoping to be able to get back on the snow by February 2011.. I am out of work for 16 weeks.

The whole thing stinks to say the least especially since I was in great shape when this happened, running, cross fit, tennis, yoga etc.

I am 45 and female.

If you opt for surgery try to prepare yourself mentally...have your support system in place.

ANY questions just ask...I am at the beginning of the healing process. Going to get stitches out tomorrow.

I had hamstring surgery two weeks ago for a total rupture. I did it waters king on July 18. Don't know where you live but I went for several opinions and ended up at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC , Dr. answorth Allen did the surgery, along with Dr. Weilan who is a hand surgeon, he dissects the nerve during the surgery, to prevent any future damage to scat nerve. I am into my second week in the brace and on crutches. It is pretty awful, unable to do much for myself.

I am a downhill skier, and actually teach. I am hoping to be able to get back on the snow by February 2011.. I am out of work for 16 weeks.

The whole thing stinks to say the least especially since I was in great shape when this happened, running, cross fit, tennis, yoga etc.

I am 45 and female.

If you opt for surgery try to prepare yourself mentally...have your support system in place.

ANY questions just ask...I am at the beginning of the healing process. Going to get stitches out tomorrow.

Thanks to all for the replies. I am now in my first week of recovery. Wearing a don-joy brace that has been locked out at 45 degrees. The swelling is ridiculous but I can say that I have not had much pain. Most of the area is numb to the touch so I fear some nerve damage- even though the doc said he did not have to do anything to the sciatic nerve. Hope the feeling comes back!! I am icing all the time and trying to stay off my feet, or foot, rather.

It started after speed work or really long runs- I would have an ache right where the hamstring connects to the ischium. It eventually felt like it was torn from the bone, which is what I told them all from the start. I did have some back pain, which made a a couple of doc's believe it was nerve/back related. An MRI with arthrogram finally showed the tear. The doc said that 2 of the 3 tendon heads were torn.

I also tore my hamstring water skiing over July 4th weekend. I yelled "hit it", heard a pop and knew something was very wrong. ER doc told me it would heal itself with time. Friend who is radiologist urged me to get an MRI. He was right! I had the hamstring repair surgery Sept. 7 and have been in a fog of sleep and pain killers ever since. I had the staples removed yesterday from the incision and am looking at three more weeks before driving. My ortho surgeon (Mpls, MN) did six of these for water skiing in July alone and completed another the morning of my surgery. Water skiing creates the perfect storm for this injury. Although I am convinced six months from now I will be complete and happy again, this little stretch pretty much sucks. I am 44 and had skied since I was 8. Hang in there!

How is the swelling? If I stand or sit for any amount of time mine swells up.

Not bad swelling. My doc warned about the numb butt but swears it returns to normal with time. Are your staples out?

No staples- he used dis-solvable sutures inside and glue on the outside skin. I have about an 8 inch scar but it doesn't look real bad.

Is it hard for you to sit or stand? Are you in a brace?

Similar scar it sounds like. Yes, I am in a 45 degree brace, 24/7. Today I feel pretty good. Butt is still twinging and numb, but I cold turkeyed the pain killers except for some acetaminophen and ibuprofen in morning/night. Also getting some energy back and counting down to running again next spring. Not being able to drive for the next 3 wks is my biggest gripe right now. This too shall pass. Hang in there!

Well, i won't be water skiing anytime soon.

I go see the doctor for the 1st time this Thursday and cant wait to see what is next. I hope to lose this brace!!

I am send my email in case you would like to keep touch thru recovery.

ccparnell@carolina.rr.com

Thanks for all the info. I had my surgery on Friday by a doc from Hopkins, great doc. Did anyone have knee pain from the brace? I am at a 90 degree bend and woke last night in terrible pain in my knee. I try keeping a pillow between knees to pad the other from the brace then rest my toes on a pillow but still have a pulling feeling in the knee. I am only on Tylenol since Sat. night because the prescription made me so ill. Just can't seem to get comfortable. Any suggestions are appreciated.

My injury was a "freak" accident. I decided to show my dogs how to jump off our wood pier into the river. I got a running start and when I hit the last board it was wet & slippery with algae. I went out into the water as though I had slipped on ice, knew then, it was bad! Not a fun injury for sure.

Thanks in advance for any advice

Hi Pam, I just saw your post and I'd love to know how you are doing now, several months later. I had my surgery at HSS also, Dr. Frank Cordasco and Dr. Weiland. I'm still in the brace, it's been 3 weeks. I'm due to get it off next Monday? I'm out of work for six weeks...let me know if you are running, feeling like yourself now? Thanks, Jody

Hi jody, I know this is an old post but am wondering how you made out with your injury. I had surgery 8 days ago for total avulsion right hamstring, wearing brace. Did mine sprinting in soft sand - don't reccommend that! I'd love to hear from you or anyone else who is at any stage of this process. I live I nj and had the surgery in phila.