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I tore my hamstring tendon at its origin in january, a low grade tear according to the mri from last week. its still painful, there is tissue inflammation present, the lower buttock is swollen. why hasnt it healed? will i need surgery?

Q: i tore my hamstring tendon at its origin in january, a low grade tear according to the mri from last week. its still painful, there is tissue inflammation present, the lower buttock is swollen. why hasnt it healed? will i need surgery?

: You need to see you primary care doctor for a discussion of next steps whether that is a physical therapy or an orthopedics referral.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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You need to see you primary care doctor for a discussion of next steps whether that is a physical therapy or an orthopedics referral.

Answered 7/3/2022

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A member asked:

I tore my hamstring tendon at its origin in january, a low grade tear according to the mri from last week. its still painful, there is tissue inflammation present, the lower buttock is swollen. why hasnt it healed? will i need surgery?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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