You will need surgery for a complete hamstring tear because it will not heal on its own. If the tear is in your proximal hamstring (the tendons that attach your hamstring to the pelvic bone), we …

6 days ago · Surgery or other procedures Most partial hamstring tears heal over time with physical therapy and do not require surgery. If the muscle tendons have pulled free from the pelvis or …

Complete hamstring tears or mild to moderate tears that don’t improve with nonsurgical treatments may require surgery. Dr. Harris is highly trained in the best surgical techniques to …

Hamstring tears and repair surgery This leaflet is for patients having an operation to repair damage to the hamstring muscles. It outlines what the surgery entails, including risks and …

You’ll probably only need surgery if you have a severe (grade 3) hamstring tear. See a provider right away if you can’t walk and have a lot of swelling and bruising.

Dec 12, 2025 · A pulled hamstring, a common injury among athletes and active individuals, occurs when the muscles at the back of the thigh are stretched or torn, often due to sudden …

Initial treatment for tendon tears may consist of conservative treatment, including ice, NSAIDs, cortisone injections, and/or physical therapy. However, depending on the severity and nature …

Jul 23, 2024 · Acute Proximal Hamstring Tear — Who Will Benefit from Surgical Intervention? Surgical repair of proximal hamstring tears is a technically challenging surgery and carries …

Dec 10, 2025 · The grade of a pulled hamstring can impact recovery time. Learn how long it takes to recover from a pulled hamstring based on severity and what to expect.

Surgery is usually not required except for extreme injuries, such as when a hamstring tendon is torn completely off the bone. Several factors can increase the risk of hamstring injury: older …