Why the study?
What are the most relevant diagnostic and prognostic factors for acute hamstring injuries in athletes?
Population
athletes with acute hamstring injuries and 140 ESSKA members from 34 countries
Design
Review
Authors
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May guide early evaluation of acute hamstring injuries; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
What are the most relevant diagnostic and prognostic factors for acute hamstring injuries in athletes?
Physical examination within 2 days and MRI within 3 days are the most relevant diagnostic and prognostic tools for acute hamstring injuries in athletes.
Kerkhoffs et al. (2012) studied this question.
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