Hamstring Lengthening Treatment in India
About Hamstring Lengthening
Key Highlights
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Improves knee extension and walking gaitReduces pain and muscle spasmsCorrects posture and enhances mobilityMinimally invasive techniques often usedCan be performed on both children and adultsOutpatient or short hospital stay typically required/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Cerebral palsy with hamstring contracture
- Spasticity from neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury)
- Post-traumatic knee stiffness or contracture
- Congenital muscle tightness affecting gait
- Severe hamstring tightness unresponsive to physical therapy
- To improve sitting posture or walking efficiency
How to prepare
- Comprehensive orthopedic and neurological evaluation
- Pre-operative imaging (X-ray, MRI) to assess muscle and joint structure
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned
- Pre-operative physical therapy assessment for baseline function
- Arranging post-surgery support and transportation
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site
- Bleeding or hematoma formation
- Nerve or blood vessel damage
- Over-lengthening or under-lengthening of the tendon
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis)
- Scar tissue formation
- Recurrence of tightness
- Anesthesia-related complications
Recovery & hospital stay
- Use of knee brace or cast initially to protect the lengthened tendon
- Pain management with prescribed medications
- Early physical therapy to prevent stiffness and maintain range of motion
- Gradual weight-bearing as tolerated, often with crutches initially
- Wound care to keep incision site clean and dry
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and progress
- Progressive strengthening exercises over several weeks to months
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for basic mobility, 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hamstring lengthening in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for hamstring lengthening in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hamstring lengthening. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for hamstring lengthening compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Hamstring Lengthening in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing hamstring lengthening.
Gurgaon, India
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Orthopedists for Hamstring Lengthening
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform hamstring lengthening and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 13 Years Experience
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- 24 Years Experience
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- 16 Years Experience
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- 25 Years Experience
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- 23 Years Experience
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