Complete avulsion of hamstring

Appreciated your advice. My husband had 3 tendons avulsed. Surgery was 17th day after injury. He was happy with the elevated toilet seat. We also got a trapeze bar for the bed to make it easier to sit up and transfer to crutches. 6 weeks before he can put any weight on his foot. He's clumsy with crutches but, at day 5, already feels more comfortable with sitting. 

Hi, I'm 11 months post op and still use a toilet frame, to ease down slowly, although I have dispenced with the very padded toilet seat, I had the sciatic nerve debrided as well as the re-attachement of the 3 tendons, 23 month after my accident, sitting has not improved much and I really do need my memory foam cushion.  Another welcome tool would be a grabber as bending down was impossible, and a bath board as I wore a brace for 8 weeks and couldn't remove it even for showering, not that I could hop into the shower. Very trying times, I wish you both well.

Lynda,

?I am 5 weeks post op! My hamstring was avulsed for 4 months, retracted 5cm before being reattached.

?Have great support system at home, but this recovery is a doozy! Had hip repair work done on same side last year and that was a breeze by comparison. My hamstring avulsed by chasing a ball. My hamstring had taken so much strain from my undiagnosed hip issue that had a grade 1 tear previously and I had proximal hamstring tendonopathy setting me up for the extent of my injury.  My surgeon warned me that full recovery can take 2 years for some people. 

?I am in brace, but can take off to shower and potty. I am also on crutches and will be til week 8 or 9 probably. 

How are you doing now?

Hi, good to hear from you, I'm now 19 months post op and three and a bits years since injury.  Still suffering with pain, so much so that I'm due to have surgery on my sciatic nerve this coming Monday (if not cancelled at last minute, a hazard using NHS in UK) it is a slow recovery for some of us as we are all different and no two injuries as identical.  Try to stay positive and do not rush and overdo things.

Wishing you all the best and Happy Holidays

Lynda,

Wishing you success with this upcoming surgery! Apparently that release technique is necessary for many. ( It is a shame they did not do it when they reattached.)

Please when you are up for it after surgery keep me posted on your progress.

I am expecting a 2 yr recovery for myself as my right side has had a lot of trama.

I hit week 6 post op today and over the last 2 days have seen some good progress tolerating being up longer w a bit less aggrevation.

I see Dr this Mon and am suppose to return to work ( hairstylist) light shifts starting Tues...

Can't imagine being able to drive my car since I have not sat in that position for 6 weeks!

I am rooting for you!!!

Hi Michelle, many thanks, I was so so lucky that I was referred back to the nerve specialist and that he agreed to operate, its VERY rare, for all those months I was told that I was a slow healer and things may or may not improve.  If they hadn't done an ultrasound (MRI was out of the question due to cost) to see if the reattachement was okay and noticed the nerve was covered in scar tissue, I would still be suffering.  Driving the car (manual gear change) has been extremely painful, luckily I only work (sitting down 99% of the time) 6 hours, two days  a week, take things steady when you go back. I will keep you posted.  Take care

Hi, had surgery, far more invasive than I thought, nerve well and truly stuck, they managed to free up all they could but couldn't investigate by the repair to the hamstring without causing more damage. Very very sore and I feel so vulnerable without the previous protection of the brace. Surgeon said to be realistic and not to expect miracles, but I am confident that at this early stage, there has been some improvement. Take care Lx

​So glad you got your surgery!!! I am happy to hear that while it was so invasive you feel there will be some measure of relief!

​I understand about the brace! I hope you will have ample recovery time. 

​I went back to work a few hours each day this week. I am allowed to drive, but have not felt ready so been bumming rides to and from work. I could NOT do more than 3-4 hrs (hairstylist) without much aggravation. Overall , I think I am doing ok though all things considered!

​Rest, recovery and be good to yourself! You have suffered so long! No rushing !

Michelle 

Happy New Year, I'm still very sore due to the incision, approx 8 inches long and they must have gone 1 to 2 inches deep, but I'm pretty sure that it feels better, I'm up to about a mile walk a day, which is handy as I have to go to London tomorrow for a wound check and I'd rather not get a cab from the station. I've tried driving up and down the driveway and don't think I should be out on the roads just yet.  How have you been coping back at work?

I am doing ok. Started driving last week.

I am 8 1/2 weeks post op now. While I have made good improvements I find myself still very limited. It is such a mental struggle to stay above the frustration. I am sure I will get there , it is just not fun, as you know.

I'm having this surgery next week. How are you doing ?

I had a detached hamstring for 4 1/2 months so I think me recovery has been a little slower than some. 

Good luck with yours. Let me know if I can answer any questions for you.

I am 58 and scheduled for Monday. Any advice ? Your out 4 mos ? Can you bike, swim ..walk 3 miles ? What did you do to prevent a blood clot as you can't use that leg. Thanks joy

was the elevated seat with the arm handles on each side ? any particular make?

i am due to have my surgery very soon and trying to prepare for it - how do you shower each day? any essential items i l need to buy that you would recommend?

My hamstring avulsion was left side so i got the left sided toilet seat cutout. very helpful.