Surgical Repair of Distal Biceps Femoris Avulsion Injuries in Professional Athletes

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This presentation by Joshua Thompson focuses on surgical techniques and outcomes related to distal biceps femoris injuries in professional athletes. It begins with an overview of the significance of hamstring injuries, particularly noting that biceps femoris injuries account for nearly 87% of hamstring issues. The presentation highlights the rarity of distal avulsion injuries, composing less than 2% of such injuries, and discusses the crucial role of the biceps femoris in knee flexion and lower limb stability.



The main objective of the study is to analyze the effects of suture anchor repair on athletes with acute distal biceps femoris avulsion injuries, measuring return to sports, patient satisfaction, and complications. Involved were 22 professional athletes across various sports, with a focus on a rigorous surgical method: a longitudinal incision over the fibular head, followed by careful anchoring of the tendon back to the fibula using suture anchors.



Results show that all patients returned to pre-injury levels of activity within an average of 16.7 weeks, significantly faster than typically reported recovery times. Patient satisfaction was high, with a low incidence of complications or recurrence of injuries. However, the study acknowledges limitations such as the lack of a non-operative control group and the specific focus on professional athletes, cautioning against generalization.



Concluding remarks underscore the reliability of surgical anchor repair for these specific injuries, emphasizing its potential for early return to athletic performance with restored hamstring strength.

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