The prognostic value of MRI in determining reinjury risk following acute hamstring injury: a systematic review.

Background: A challenge for sports physicians is to estimate the risk of a hamstring re-injury, but the current evidence for MRI variables as a risk factor is unknown.

Objective: To systematically review the literature on the prognostic value of MRI findings at index injury and/or return to play for acute hamstring re-injuries.

Data Sources: Databases of PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, Google Scholar, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELO, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, SPORTDiscus and Cochrane Library were searched until 20 June 2016.