hamstring surgery

I'm almost 7 weeks post op from hip arthroscopy revision (performed 7 months ago), which included sciatic nerve decompression, another bursectomy, and two screws to reattach my hamstring at insertion. The hamstring had a 60 percent tear for 9 months and hadn't healed despite PRP injection. What did happen was the development of major scar bands trapping the nerve causing a whole lot of damage. Can anyone tell me at one point I'll stop being in excrutating pain from the hamstring repair? It is so painful, and I'm still quite swollen. I hate being on pain meds round the clock, and the only exercise I can do is upright bike and some light upper body weight. Very frustrating.

I can't sit for more than 10 min. w/o pain. The worst part, I still can't move my leg up/down or bend the knee on the operative side when in the prone position. How long until this mobility comes back?

Up to a year. Depends on age, shape you were in when the tear happened etc.

This thread is scaring me into Hamstring curls before I even touch a track.

Hi all:

I just met with surgeon for the second time for partially torn(maybe up to 90%)hamstring--I also have fluid to the left of tear--we looked at films today. Probably tore it in Sept.0f 2012 playing tennis--kept playing 5 days a week until middle of October. Finally stopped went to a physiatrist(sp)-he recommended prolotherapy which I tried three times two to three weeks apart with zero reaction--Did PT also in between --had already tried massage(before MRI) Art(before MRI) then finally ended up at surgeon-should have started there--anyway do have some sciatic referral outside of calf and scared to death about surgery and the recovery. Besides tennis, I am bodybuilder and want to keep my muscles and shape--is there life after surgery AND is it worth it? How bad is the scar? I am 46 female and so bummed!

Okay, now it's my turn. I know this thread is REALLY old, but I appreciate the discussion. I'm scheduled for hamstring rupture repair this Thursday. I've heard about the brace, not driving, etc...and am trying to get my head wrapped around the whole process. Any advice out there re: getting in and out of bed/couch on my own? Being awake enough and feeling well enough to work on the computer? My husband is working the following three days post-op and not sure if we should hire home health person for me...ugh...Also, for those runners out there - are you back running? How do you feel? Thanks everyone.

Poncho's mom and anyone else.....any one have a report on post surgery of the hamstring and return to activity?

Have surgery on Thursday.

Also asking for advice from previous posters. I have a complete hamstring avulsion, retracted 4 cm from my hip bone. Trying to decide if I should live with it the way it is since I'm not in much pain or if I should have surgery. Understand recovery isn't great. Am looking for advice and your comments on whether or not you felt the surgery and recovery was worth it. Also wondering if anyone had sciatic nerve damage following surgery. Thanks!

Found out I have complete tear from pelvis, MRI read 6 cm away from bone. Not fond of surgical option but can't imagine having this pain like I'm sitting on a golf ball continuing the rest of my life. Although its been 5 weeks now since injury, been very slight improvement without surgery. It does look better as far as blood and bruising goes, but mobility, and sitting isn't good at all. Talking with surgeon tomorrow, going to weigh options. I am in mid forty age range, and I am concerned with long term or post surgical problems like nerves, mobility, infection, etc. I understand this is a fairly common injury, and its good to know people post their experiences with this type of injury. It does help to provide some comfort knowing others decisions, problems or info about healing. I plan to post again after learning more and or having surgery.

A partial tear will heal with time, but, from my understanding, if you have completely ripped it from the bone, it will need to be surgically reattached. But i'm sure you doctor will go through the options with you more clearly. Keep us updated.

Oh I'm not alone! Been a runner for decades but suffered a complete tear on 6/10/14 while walking. Unsuccessful surgery 6/17. Now am searching for the PERFECT doc for second and final surgery this month July 2014. I have sciatic pain, some arterial compression, pain at site of surgery/injury/re-injury. First doc did not have post-op protocol in place at all so I think I re-tore while simply being driven in car to follow up appt. Can't sit, trouble standing. Have pretty much been flat on back since 6/17. Going nuts. So, I'm looking for a recommendation for a most excellent surgeon with good post-op in Washington DC or Southern Maryland or Northern VA area. Also, trying to research the best brace to use. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Posted previously about complete tear of hamstring from pelvis. Decided to have surgery, its been 4 weeks since surgery. I wanted to ask has anyone had surgical repair of hamstring and after surgery, foot be totally numb? I haven't felt my foot since surgery. Been resting, going to start pt, but I am very concerned with foot. I've been told feeling and sensation should come back to normal, as nerve may have been a little agitated during surgery. Has anyone been through this before or can offer any solid advice about situation. Primarily numbness is spotty on outside of calf. Ankle and foot are immovable, which is highly concerning. Going to have nerve tests, but it would be good to hear from those of you with similar experiences if you're out there. Thanks.

Hi- I had a complete Ischial tear waterskiing on July 6th. Heard a loud pop, felt a rubber band snap sensation then extreme pain. Had an MRI done and was diagnosed then of my complete tear. I am now 3 weeks post surgery. The surgery went fantastic. They had to place anchors in my pelvic bone and reattach my tendons. After surgery no pain, still a slight numbness on my upper hamstring area- but never on my foot. Did not have to take any pain meds post surgery. Hardest thing is humbling myself and asking for help. I'm very active: marathon runner, hiker, ride horses, snow and water skier- just a freak accident that does happen. I am a 53 year old female. Have to be on crutches another 3 weeks, off work until October then hoping I can start running by January. I had an absolutely fantastic surgeon! Best thing to do if you suspect this injury is to get an MRI done ASAP and get surgeon done. Short window before scar tissue builds up, making surgery and recovery period longer. I asked my surgeon what I could have done to prevent this, he replied "dont water ski". At least I was having fun and it had nothing to do with age or stupidity related. Hang in there.The first 3 weeks were very hard, easy to get depressed, however light at tunnel gets brighter and I truly believe I will come back stronger than ever.

So sorry to hear about your unsuccessful surgery. I had surgery July 22 after suffering a complete Ischial tear while water skiing July 6th. I was lucky and had the perfect surgeon! I did not wear a brace, nor need any pain meds post op.

I started PT 1 week pre surgery to get the inflammation/swelling down. My pain immediately subsided when I did that. My surgeon did put the fear of GOD in me tho, stating that to use extreme caution getting up and down as that is how people will re injure after surgery. I live in AZ so my Dr obviously wouldn't work unless you fly here. He is also the Phoenix Cardinals and Coyotes surgeon. Keep it elevated and ice. I will be on crutches for a total of 6 weeks and cant start post PT until 8 weeks post op. I also have been a runner my entire life. marathon runner, water and snow skier, very active. I wish you the best of luck!

To Jat, I also live in Arizona and just diagnosed with complete hamstring avulsion with detachment of 2.5cm. I am also seeing AZ cardinals team physician and scheduled for surgery on 10/9. My biggest concern is the brace, any other post op tips for sleeping and getting around.

To Jat, I also live in Arizona and just diagnosed with complete hamstring avulsion with detachment of 2.5cm. I am also seeing AZ cardinals team physician and scheduled for surgery on 10/9. My biggest concern is the brace, any other post op tips for sleeping and getting around.

To Shannon, How did your surgery and recovery go? I also have full avulstion of 2.5cm. Some surgeons are saying do the surgery, and others are saying I can recover about the same without it. I am six weeks after the injury now. Any insights from your experience would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!

To Shannon, How did your surgery and recovery go? I also have full avulstion of 2.5cm. Some surgeons are saying do the surgery, and others are saying I can recover about the same without it. I am six weeks after the injury now. Any insights from your experience would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!

Can you please let me know how your feelings in you calf and foot have gone. I'm 1 week post op for a total avulsion of the left hamstring and I am experiencing the same numbness your talking about. As you were Im very concerned at the moment any information would be greatly appreciated.

My hamstring has snapped completely from university my knee to the top of my leg by the bum cheek they told me that at the hospital do I need an operation it happened in March I was up the hospital for 5 1/2 hours they gave me a pair of crutches no doctors no X-ray and said go home I've just had the X-ray & ultra sound that's when they told me

My hamstring has snapped completely from university my knee to the top of my leg by the bum cheek they told me that at the hospital do I need an operation it happened in March I was up the hospital for 5 1/2 hours they gave me a pair of crutches no doctors no X-ray and said go home I've just had the X-ray & ultra sound that's when they told me