Editorial Commentary: Should Proximal Hamstring Surgery Make You Nervous?

Abstract

In recent times, there has been an increased awareness of high-grade proximal hamstring injuries, many of which are now being managed surgically. Yet, surgical treatment of these injuries is challenging and carries potential risks of serious neurologic complications. Indeed, it is likely that postoperative neurologic complications are under-recognized. As such, knowledge of the intimate anatomic relation of the pudendal nerve and other neural structures around the proximal hamstring is essential and should provide a road map for safer and more successful surgery.