Table 2: Classification of Proximal Hamstring Injuries.
Level of Injury | |
Type 1 | Osseous avulsions (generally seen in pediatric patients) |
Type 2 | Avulsions at the muscular-tendinous junction |
Type 3 | Incomplete tendon avulsions |
Type 4 | Complete avulsions with no/minimal retraction |
Type 5a | Complete avulsions with retraction but NO sciatic nerve involvement |
Type 5b | Complete avulsions with retraction AND sciatic nerve involvement |