We describe the surgical treatment of tears to the abductor tendons of the hip, which are typically progressive and can lead to recalcitrant pain and ...

For patients who require gluteus repair surgery, Dr. Nwachukwu will use an arthroscopic (endoscopic) or open surgical approach depending on the size and ...

A surgical gluteus medius or minimus repair may be necessary if symptoms do not improve with conservative treatment or if the tear is too severe. Dr. Yau ...

17 мая 2019 г. · We describe a double-row open repair technique for a full-thickness gluteus medius and minimus tendon tear augmented with a bovine collagen patch.

Dr. Jeff Padalecki is available to treat patients who require a minimally invasive gluteus medius repair or minimus muscle repair.

Gluteus medius and minimus tear surgeries have excellent success rates. More than 90 percent of patients experience significantly decreased pain and improved ...

An open approach is usually preferred for chronic cases. The goal of surgery is to reattach the tendon to the greater trochanter using small non-metal anchors.

Partial tears that fail conservative treatment can be addressed with endoscopic repair. This includes freshening up the torn part of the tendon and fixing it ...

The first week following surgery the goals are to decrease swelling, control and decrease pain, maintain active range of motion, and begin to activate the ...

A microfracture awl is used to create multiple holes in the lateral facet of the greater trochanter, passing through the partially torn gluteus medius.