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Hamstring Syndrome

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The Lower Limb Tendinopathies

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The hamstring syndrome is classically considered an insertional tendinopathy concerning the proximal hamstrings. However, we must not forget its possible posttraumatic cause. In effect, its association with previous proximal hamstring lesion is well described in literature. It is a typical sport pathology that mainly affects sprinters, distance runners, soccer players, and nordic skiers. Its greatest incidence is between 29 and 37 years old. The first-choice treatment is conservative and the surgical treatment can be considered only in the case of a failure of conservative treatment.

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The authors thank Dr. Jose Manuel Sanchez (Centro de Alto Rendimiento de Barcelona) for the use of the Figs. 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, and 8.12.

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    Gian Nicola Bisciotti

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  3. FC Internazionale Medical staff, Milan, Italy

    Piero Volpi

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Bisciotti, G.N. et al. (2016). Hamstring Syndrome. In: Bisciotti, G., Volpi, P. (eds) The Lower Limb Tendinopathies. Sports and Traumatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33234-5_8

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