Published June 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

Complete rupture of the distal semimembranosus tendon with secondary hamstring muscles atrophy: MR findings in two cases

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruna (Spain)

Description

Complete rupture of the hamstring muscles is a rare injury. The proximal musculo-tendinous junction is the most frequent site of rupture. We present two cases of complete rupture of the distal semimenbranosus tendon, which clinically presented as soft-tissue masses. MR imaging permitted the correct diagnosis. There has been only one other such case reported. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 362-364
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
31033373
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ATROPHY; INJURIES; MUSCLES; NMR IMAGING; TENDONS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL TISSUES; BODY; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES

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Notes
With 2 figs., 8 refs.