Crows forward Brett Burton has some hope of returning before the finals.

Burton is expected to miss three or four games after scans on his injured left hamstring were assessed by Adelaide's medical staff.

The Crows have four more games to play in the minor round against Fremantle, the Western Bulldogs, Port Adelaide and Melbourne.

But defender Ben Hart has been sent for further scans on his hamstring. The initial MRI results supported Hart's belief there was only slight damage to the area.