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I fell down, heard tearing sound from upper leg, now left buttock hurts, what do i do, how long to heal?

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Dr. Kenneth Tepper answered

See specialist: Sounds like you may have had a hamstring tear or avulsion. Would see a specialist.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2012

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