LA & Orange County Hamstring Tendon Tear Repair
Hamstring tendon tears are painful, but they’re treatable.
Whether the tendon is partially torn or completely detached from the bone, Dr. Brett Shore can identify the damage and walk you through every option.
He treats hamstring tendon tears for patients throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.
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Imaging review that locates the damaged tissue
Conservative care, injections, and surgery available
Recovery plans paced around your goals and routine
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What Is a Hamstring Tendon Tear?
Three muscles make up the hamstrings, and they all run along the back of your thigh.
Thick tendons anchor those muscles to your pelvis at a spot called the sit bone.
A hamstring tendon tear means one or more of those tendons has pulled away from the bone, either partially or all the way.
This injury is common among sprinters, dancers, soccer players, and recreational athletes in Los Angeles and Orange County.
When to Seek Treatment for a Hamstring Tendon Tear
You may benefit from an evaluation when:
You felt a sudden pop or snap behind your thigh during activity
Pain behind the thigh or lower buttock hasn’t improved after several weeks
Sitting, driving, or bending forward triggers sharp discomfort
Bruising appeared behind the thigh or below the knee after injury
You’ve lost strength when pushing off, climbing, or running
A previous hamstring injury keeps flaring up
Each evaluation includes a physical exam, imaging review, and a full discussion of treatment options.
How Dr. Shore Treats Hamstring Tendon Tears
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the tear, your symptoms, and your activity goals.
Dr. Shore reviews your imaging and exam findings, then walks you through each option.
What Causes a Hamstring Tendon Tear?
Several factors can strain or weaken the hamstring tendons:
Explosive movements like sprinting, jumping, or sudden acceleration
A direct hit or awkward fall during sports
Tight hamstring muscles from a lack of regular stretching
Muscle imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings
Fatigue during training, which reduces the tendon’s ability to absorb force
Incomplete recovery from a prior hamstring strain
Hamstring tears aren’t limited to the track or the field. Active adults experience them during hiking, cycling, and everyday movements, too.
Meet Your Hamstring Tendon Tear Specialist
Dr. Shore brings over 15 years of hip-only clinical and surgical experience.
His credentials include:
- 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Southern California
- Educated at Princeton, Columbia, and Harvard in Orthopedics
- Surgical hip preservation fellowship in Switzerland under Leunig, Beck, and Tannast
- Fellowship with Dr. James Andrews, a respected leader in sports medicine
- Published researcher and Arthroscopy Journal editorial board member
Patients consistently note his direct communication and attentive care throughout recovery.
How Early Diagnosis Can Preserve Your Hamstring
When a hamstring tendon tear is identified before the tendon fully retracts and scars down, treatment can:
- Relieve posterior thigh and sit-bone pain
- Prevent further tendon retraction and scar tissue formation
- Restore normal hamstring strength and range of motion
- Reduce the risk of chronic weakness and repeated injury
- Shorten overall recovery time
When the tear has already progressed or become chronic, surgical repair can still reattach the tendon and help you regain function.
Hamstring Tendon Tear Repair in Los Angeles
LA County hamstring tendon tear repair patients can see Dr. Shore at his Marina del Rey clinic, located inside DISC Sports and Spine Center.
The facility handles outpatient orthopedic evaluations, imaging review, and same-day treatment planning.
Hamstring Tendon Tear Repair in Orange County
Orange County patients can see Dr. Shore at his Newport Beach clinic inside DISC Sports and Spine Center.
Every visit includes a hands-on exam, imaging review, and a conversation about which treatment fits your condition and goals.
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