Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 196-204 , October 2009

Diagnosis, Classification, and Management of Acute Proximal Hamstring Avulsion Injuries

  • Peter I. Sallay, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Peter I. Sallay, MD, Methodist Sports Medicine, 201 Pennsylvania Parkwy, Street 320, Indianapolis, IN 46280

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doi: 10.1053/j.otsm.2009.11.007

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 196-204 , October 2009

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