Laceration of the Distal Biceps Femoris Tendon

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation strategies addressing impairments caused by hamstring laceration injuries remain insufficiently explored in current literature. CASE PRESENTATION: This case study presents the effective management of a 62-year-old male who experienced pain, weakness, and range-of-motion loss secondary to a distal biceps femoris tendon laceration. Treatment incorporated interventions traditionally utilized for acute athletic hamstring injury. OUTCOME AND FOLLOW-UP: Clinically meaningful improvements were made in active knee extension range of motion, as well as isometric knee flexor and hip extensor strength over 10 weeks. He was able to return to running for aerobic fitness and improved his Lower Extremity Functional Scale score from 13/80, initially, to 76/80 at 12 months. DISCUSSION: This case suggests the use of evidence-based interventions for hamstring strain may be useful for management of partial tendon laceration injuries. JOSPT Cases 2024;4(2):74-78. Epub 2 May 2024. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2024.0003