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Kaiser D, Hoch A, Sutter R, Zingg PO. Gluteus maximus tendon transfer as a salvage option for painful chronic hip abductor insufficiency: clinical and MRI results with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Hip Int 2024; 34:240-247. [PMID: 37670460 PMCID: PMC10935620 DOI: 10.1177/11207000231197760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic hip abductor insufficiency is a rare debilitating condition. In cases refractory to conservative treatment and not amenable to direct repair an augmentation becomes necessary. The preferred salvage method at our institution is augmentation with the anterior third of the gluteus maximus tendon. The aim of this study is to describe the results of 8 patients, treated for painful chronic hip abductor insufficiency with gluteus maximus muscle transfer, after a minimal follow-up of 24 months including a full clinical and MRI evaluation of the hip abductors pre- and postoperatively. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a consecutive series of 8 patients who were surgically managed for painful chronic hip abductor insufficiency. All patients had a Trendelenburg sign, impaired muscle strength (M ⩽ 3) as well as a complete avulsion of the hip abductors with marked fatty degeneration (⩾3). Pain levels, muscle strength, functional scores as well as a postoperative MRI was obtained after a minimal follow-up of 24 months. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 69 years, mean follow-up was 35 (26-54) months. Pain was significantly reduced postoperatively to VAS 2.5 from VAS 5 (p = 0.046). Trendelenburg sign remained positive in all patients and hip abductor strength did not improve significantly from 2.4 to 3.1 (p = 0.19). Complete healing of the transferred tendon was confirmed by MRI in all patients at last follow-up. CONCLUSIONS In the setting of painful chronic hip abductor insufficiency refractory to conservative treatment with advanced muscle degeneration without the possibility of a direct reconstruction the gluteus maximus tendon transfer significantly decreased pain. The effect on hip abductor strength and patient-reported functional outcome scores is limited. Despite the modest results it remains our preferred salvage treatment option for lack of better alternatives. Larger studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
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- Dominik Kaiser
- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Lemme NJ, Dworkin M, Morrissey PJ, Testa EJ, Kwan D, Roussel L, Tabaddor R. Short-term outcomes following open gluteus maximus transfer for the management of hip abductor tears. J Hip Preserv Surg 2023; 10:143-148. [PMID: 38162271 PMCID: PMC10757414 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnad014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Tears of the gluteus medius and minimus are an important cause of recalcitrant greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Although endoscopic and open abductor repairs have demonstrated promising outcomes, the success of these techniques is dependent on the size of the tear and the quality of the tissue. In patients presenting with abductor insufficiency and evidence of previous repair failure, large retracted tears, muscle atrophy and/or fatty infiltration, reconstruction/augmentation techniques should be considered. In the present study, we present a retrospective cohort study assessing patient outcomes following open gluteus maximus transfer for irreparable or severely retracted gluteus medius tears. Patients were included in the present study if they underwent open gluteus maximus transfer to address hip abductor tears that a senior surgeon deemed irreparable or at high risk for failure following isolated repair secondary to the following tear characteristics: large tears with >2 cm of retraction, the presence of extensive fatty infiltration (Goutallier Grade 3 or greater) and/or patients requiring revision abductor repair due to primary repair failure with associated pain and a Trendelenburg gait. Patients undergoing a concomitant, or those with a previous history of hip arthroplasty, were excluded from the study. All participants were prospectively enrolled in the study, and both pre- and post-operative patient-reported outcomes were collected at 6 months and 1 year including the modified Hip Harris Score, Visual Analog Score, Hip Outcomes Score of Activities Daily Living, Hip Outcomes Score for Sports-Related Activities and Overall Satisfaction with Hip. Pre-operative scores were compared with post-operative assessments using Student's t-test with a significance level of P < 0.05. Twenty-one patients and 22 hips were included. The average age was 69 (SD ±9.2) and 17 (81%) were females. The average body mass index was 30.0 (±6.2). The outcome scores at both 6 months and 1 year demonstrated significant improvements compared with pre-operative functional assessment. This article reports the utility of gluteus medius/minimus repair augmentation or reconstruction via gluteus maximus transfer demonstrating improvement in patient-reported outcomes at short-term follow-up.
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- Nicholas J Lemme
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02906, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02906, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02906, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02906, United States
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02912, United States
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02912, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02906, United States
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Krüger DR, Heller KD. Hip Abductor Deficiency after Total Hip Arthroplasty: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2023; 161:65-73. [PMID: 34261170 DOI: 10.1055/a-1488-7005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Abductor deficiency after total hip arthroplasty is a severe complication with functional limitations and a significant reduction in the patient's quality of life. Common causes are degenerative ruptures or approach-related iatrogenic damage to the gluteus medius and minimus muscle and the inferior gluteal nerve, fractures of the greater trochanter and incorrect reconstruction of leg length and femoroacetabular offset. With a standardised diagnosis consisting of a clinical examination, conventional X-ray and MRI, the causes of the functional problems can often be reliably determined. Therapy of abductor deficiency is challenging for both patients and physicians and is often tedious. However, with a clear diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm and straightforward patient education, good treatment results can be achieved even in this challenging condition. Conservative therapy with eccentric stretching and muscle strengthening are the basis of the treatment. In cases of progression of complaints despite intensive conservative treatment, various anatomical and extra-anatomical surgical reconstruction methods are available to relieve pain and improve function. Anatomical reconstruction of the gluteal tendon insertion is an option in cases of low-grade fatty infiltration and moderate retraction of the gluteal muscles. In situations with advanced degenerative changes in the gluteus medius and minimus muscles and an intact gluteus maximus muscle, transfer of the anterior portion of the gluteus maximus according to Whiteside is an option. For high-grade defects of the soft tissue, there is also the option of an isolated or combined transfer of the vastus lateralis muscle.
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Maslaris A, Vail TP, Zhang AL, Patel R, Bini SA. Impact of fatty degeneration on the functional outcomes of 38 patients undergoing surgical repair of gluteal tendon tears. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:2173-2183. [PMID: 33651145 PMCID: PMC9381454 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03787-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gluteal tendon tears (GTT) can cause pain and weakness of the hip. We analyze the impact of gluteal muscle fatty degeneration, atrophy and tear morphology on clinical outcomes of surgical repair. METHODS All sequential patients receiving surgical repair of GTTs via anchor sutures between 1/2015 and 11/2018 were retrospectively identified. MRIs were reviewed by a radiologist for tendon retraction, muscle atrophy and tear size. The Goutallier-Fuchs Classification (GFC) was used to quantify fatty degeneration as < 2° or ≥ 2°. Demographic and clinical variables were abstracted from the electronic records. The surveys HHS Section 1 and HOOS Jr. were obtained at last follow-up. The Pearson correlation and one-way ANOVA tests served for statistical analysis of clinical variance. RESULTS 38 patients were identified, 29 (76.3%) were female. The average age was 67. Of the 11 (28.9%) patients with a prior hip arthroplasty 87.5% of primary THAs had a direct lateral approach. 29 (76.3%) patients were treated open and 9 (23.7%) arthroscopically. At an average follow-up of 20.9 months, patients reported a significant improvement in pain (97%), analgesic use (85.7%), limp (52.6%) and abduction strength (54.2%) (all: P ≤ 0.01). GFC ≥ 2° were associated with significantly worse outcomes in terms of limp (0.19/3 vs. 1.2/3, P = 0.05), HHS-S1 (58.19 vs. 71.68, P = 0.04) and complication rates (37.5% vs. 0%, P = 0.02). There was a strong correlation between tear retraction (P = 0.005), tear size (P = 0.009) and muscle atrophy (P = 0.001) with GFC ≥ 2° but not with clinical outcomes. GFC ≥ 2° was strongly related to lateral THA exposures (P < 0.001). Surgical approach had no impact on clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION While fatty degeneration can negatively impact functional outcomes, pain relief is reliably achieved. Tear morphology and muscle atrophy did not correlate with outcomes in this patient cohort. Patients should be counseled to expect a residual limp after surgery if they have GFC ≥ 2° on MRI.
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- Alexander Maslaris
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, 400 Parnassus Avenue, MU320-W, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Campus Eisenberg, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Alfried-Krupp Hospital, Campus Rüttenscheid, 45131 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, 400 Parnassus Avenue, MU320-W, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, 400 Parnassus Avenue, MU320-W, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
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- Department of Radiology of Biomedical Imaging, University of California, 400 Parnassus Avenue, MU320-W, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, 400 Parnassus Avenue, MU320-W, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
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Christofilopoulos P, Kenanidis E, Bartolone P, Poultsides L, Tsiridis E, Kyriakopoulos G. Gluteus maximus tendon transfer for chronic abductor insufficiency: the Geneva technique. Hip Int 2021; 31:751-758. [PMID: 32397754 DOI: 10.1177/1120700020924330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The treatment options of chronic abductor insufficiency in the setting of muscle degeneration, are limited and technically demanding. We present the outcomes of a salvage technique for unreconstructable, chronic abductor tears performed by a single surgeon. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 38 patients who were surgically managed for chronic abductor insufficiency. Patients without hip implants and patients following primary or revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) were involved. All patients had a Trendelenburg gait, impaired muscle strength of abduction (⩽M4) and fatty degeneration of muscles (Goutallier ⩾3). They underwent transfer of a flap of the anterior third of gluteus maximus to the greater trochanter that was sutured under the slightly mobilised vastus lateralis. The level of pain, functional scores, muscle strength and Trendelenburg gait were re-evaluated at 12 postoperative months. RESULTS The mean age of patients was 70.2 years. 10 patients received the tendon transfer on a native hip, 6 following primary THA and 22 after revision THA. The mean pain level (3.2 vs. 7, p < 0.001) and Harris Hip Score (80.2 vs. 41.6, p < 0.001) and the median abductor strength (4 vs. 3, p < 0.001) was significantly improved compared to the preoperative scores. 26 patients demonstrated negative and 12 positive Trendelenburg sign at 12 postoperative months. No serious complications were reported. CONCLUSIONS This salvage technique improved the strength of abduction and functional results and reduced the level of pain in 80% of patients with chronic abductor tears. The short-term outcomes of the procedure were favourable; however, further evaluation is needed.
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hospital de la Tour, Geneva, Switzerland.,Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Centre of Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine (C.O.RE.) - Centre of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (C.I.R.I.) - Aristotle University,Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Centre of Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine (C.O.RE.) - Centre of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (C.I.R.I.) - Aristotle University,Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Centre of Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine (C.O.RE.) - Centre of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (C.I.R.I.) - Aristotle University,Thessaloniki, Greece
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Kenanidis E, Lund B, Christofilopoulos P. A roadmap to develop clinical guidelines for open surgery of acute and chronic tears of hip abductor tendons. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1420-1431. [PMID: 33079258 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06320-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Abductor tendon tears are increasingly recognised as a common cause of lateral hip pain. Surgical treatment of these tears has been recommended, but the indications and types of open surgery have not been precisely elucidated yet. This manuscript aimed to critically review the literature concerning all open treatment options for this condition while identifying knowledge gaps and introducing a treatment algorithm. METHODS Literature search was conducted, including PubMed, Cochrane library, ScienceDirect and Ovid MEDLINE from 2000 to May 2020. Inclusion criteria were set as: (i) clinical studies reporting outcomes following open surgical treatment of acute or chronic hip abductor tendon tears, (ii) studies reporting an open direct or augmented suturing or muscle transfer procedure, (iii) acute or chronic tears found in native or prosthetic hips. RESULTS A total of 34 studies published between 2004 and 2020 were included. The vast majority of studies were uncontrolled case series of a single treatment method. A total of 970 patients (76% women) with an age range between 48 and 76 years were involved. Women between 60 and 75 years old were most commonly treated. Preoperative evaluation of patients and reporting of open surgical technique and outcomes are inconsistent. All studies reported variable improvement of pain, functional outcomes and gait of patients. Overall, complication rates ranged from 0 to 31.2%. CONCLUSION The current literature on this topic is highly heterogeneous, and the overall level of the available evidence is low. A roadmap to develop practical guidelines for open surgery of acute and chronic tears of abductor tendons is provided. The anatomy and chronicity of the lesion, the extent of fatty infiltration and neurologic integrity of hip abductor muscles may influence both treatment choice and outcome. Further high-quality studies with standardisation of preoperative evaluation of patients and reporting of outcomes will help delineate best treatments. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Eustathios Kenanidis
- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Horsens Regional Hospital, Horsens, Denmark
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Rodaix C, Auregan JC, Lhuaire M, Feydy A, Soubeyrand M, Biau D. The proximal vastus lateralis flap: An anatomical and radiological study. Morphologie 2021; 106:75-79. [PMID: 33745847 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2021.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Soft-tissue reconstruction following acetabular or proximal femur resection for bone tumors is challenging. The vastus lateralis flap has been proposed as an advancement or rotational flap to cover soft-tissue defects for such locoregional indications. We performed an anatomical and a radiological study to assess the vascularization of the proximal vastus lateralis muscle achieved through the transverse branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery in order to decrease the morbidity of the classical flap retrieval technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS Five fresh adult cadavers were dissected bilaterally. Each vastus lateralis dissection was prealably injected with contrast-media agent through the lateral circumflex artery and CT scan images was recorded. A descriptive and an analytical study were carried out. RESULTS The median length and width of the entire muscle were 31.2cm (Q1-Q3: 29.7-33.3) and 12.7cm (Q1-Q3: 7.0-14.9), respectively; the median surface area of the entire vastus lateralis muscle was 282cm2 (Q1-Q3: 172.6-455.6) cm2. The median length and width of the perfused area were 13.3cm (Q1-Q3: 12.3-16.6) and 9.4cm (Q1-Q3: 6.9-8.8) cm, respectively; the median surface of the perfused area was 89.4cm2 (Q1-Q3: 67.4-110.5) cm2. The mean length of the pedicle measured on the CT scan was 6.3cm (95% CI: 5.5-7.1). CONCLUSION The proximal vastus lateralis flap as a pedicled muscular flap supplied by the transverse branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery is a muscular flap that can be used by reconstructive and orthopaedic surgeons to repair soft-tissue defects around the hip joint without undue damage to the functional apparatus of the knee.
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- C Rodaix
- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France; Institute of Anatomy, URDIA, EA4465, UFR Biomédical des Saints-Pères, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Oncologic and Traumatology Surgery Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery Clinique Saint-Jean Ermitage, Melun, France
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- Department of Orthopedic, Oncologic and Traumatology Surgery Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Paris, France
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Abductor tendon lesions and insertional tendinopathy are the most common causes of lateral thigh pain. Gluteal tendon pathology is more prevalent in women and frequency increases with age. Chronic atraumatic tears result in altered lower limb biomechanics. The chief complaint is lateral thigh pain. Clinical examination should include evaluation of muscle strength, lumbar spine, hip and fascia lata pathology. The hip lag sign and 30-second single leg stance tests are useful in diagnosing abductor insufficiency. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold-standard investigation to identify abductor tendon tears and evaluate the extent of muscle fatty infiltration that has predictive value on the outcome of abductor repair. Abductor tendinosis treatment is mainly conservative, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, activity modification, local corticosteroid injections, plasma-rich protein, physical and radial shockwave therapy. The limited number of available high-quality studies on treatment outcomes and limited evidence between tendinosis and partial ruptures make it difficult to provide definite conclusions regarding the best management of gluteal tendinopathy. Surgical management is indicated in complete and partial gluteal tendon tears that are unresponsive to conservative treatment. There are various open and arthroscopic surgical procedures for direct repair of abductor tendon tears. There is limited evidence concerning surgical management outcomes. Prerequisites for effective tendon suturing are neurologic integrity and limited muscle fatty infiltration. Chronic irreparable tears with limited muscle atrophy and limited fatty infiltration can be augmented with grafts. Gluteus maximus or/vastus lateralis muscle transfers are salvage reconstruction procedures for the management of chronic end-stage abductor tears with significant tendon insufficiency or gluteal atrophy.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:464-476. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190094
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- Eustathios Kenanidis
- Hôpital de la Tour, Geneva, Switzerland.,Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Centre of Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine (CORE) - Centre of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI) - Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hôpital de la Tour, Geneva, Switzerland.,Gennimatas General Hospital, Cholargos, Athens, Greece
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Di Martino A, Geraci G, Stefanini N, Perna F, Mazzotti A, Ruffilli A, Faldini C. Surgical repair for abductor lesion after revision total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review. Hip Int 2020; 30:380-390. [PMID: 31777283 DOI: 10.1177/1120700019888863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abductor mechanism lesions represent a severe complication after revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA). The resulting abductor insufficiency can cause limping, pain, instability, and a higher rate of failure, thus requiring further revision surgery. In case of severe degeneration and retraction of the abductor mechanism, several different surgical treatments are needed. AIM To systematically review all studies reporting on surgical treatment of severe abductor lesion after rTHA, focusing on surgical techniques, and clinical and functional results. METHOD Scientific databases were accessed in December 2018 to identify studies addressing the surgical management of severe abductor disruption after rTHA. The PRISMA guidelines were followed. Data were extracted from the identified articles and summarised. Only data about patients with symptoms of abductor insufficiency after rTHA were included in the database. RESULTS 9 retrospective studies were included, all being retrospective case series reporting on a total of 92 patients. Several surgical strategies have been described and performed: a repair using a synthetic mesh was reported in 1 study; 2 studies reported on local muscle transfer (gluteus maximus transfer or advancement); vastus lateralis advancement was described in 4 studies while in 2 studies the injury was repaired with the use of an allograft. Overall positive results have been reported in terms of pain reduction, while poor to mild functional scores with persistent limping have often been observed in the postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS The short follow-up time of the reviewed studies is inadequate to uncover any late dislocation, implant failure or different complications related to abductor mechanism reconstruction.
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- Alberto Di Martino
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.,Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (SKMC), Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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Functional Assessment and Patient-Related Outcomes after Gluteus Maximus Flap Transfer in Patients with Severe Hip Abductor Deficiency. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061823. [PMID: 32545269 PMCID: PMC7356154 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Degeneration of the hip abductor mechanism, a well-known cause of functional limitation, is difficult to treat and is associated with a reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The gluteus maximus muscle flap is a treatment option to support a severely degenerative modified gluteus medius muscle. Although several reports exist on the clinical outcome, there remains a gap in the literature regarding HRQOL in conjunction with functional results. (2) Methods: The present study consists of 18 patients with a mean age of 64 (53‒79) years, operatively treated with a gluteus maximus flap due to chronic gluteal deficiency. Fifteen (83%) of these patients presented a history of total hip arthroplasty or revision arthroplasty. Pre and postoperative pain, Trendelenburg sign, internal rotation lag sign, trochanteric pain syndrome, the Harris Hip Score (HHS), and abduction strength after Janda (0‒5) were evaluated. Postoperative patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life, according to the Short Form 36 (SF-36), were used as patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs). Postoperative MRI scans were performed in 13 cases (72%). (3) Results: Local pain decreased from NRS 6.1 (0–10) to 4.9 (0–8) and 44% presented with a negative Trendelenburg sign postoperatively. The overall HHS results (p = 0.42) and muscular abduction strength (p = 0.32) increased without significance. The postoperative HRQOL reached 46.8 points (31.3–62.6) for the mental component score and 37.1 points (26.9–54.7) for the physical component score. The physical component results presented a high level of positive correlation with HHS scores postoperatively (R = 0.88, p < 0.001). Moreover, 72% reported that they would undergo the operative treatment again. The MRI overall showed no significant further loss of muscle volume and no further degeneration of muscular tissue. (4) Conclusions: Along with fair functional results, the patients treated with a gluteus maximus flap transfer presented satisfying long-term PROMs. Given this condition, the gluteus maximus muscle flap transfer is a viable option for selected patients with chronic gluteal deficiency.
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Schmidt A, Batailler C, Fary C, Servien E, Lustig S. Dual Mobility Cups in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Efficient Strategy to Decrease Dislocation Risk. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:500-507. [PMID: 31563399 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) is a challenging surgery with a higher rate of complications than primary arthroplasty, particularly instability and aseptic loosening. The purpose of this study is to compare dual mobility cup (DMC) and standard mobility cup (SMC) in all rTHAs performed at our institution over a decade with a 1 year minimum follow-up. METHODS Two hundred ninety-five rTHAs (acetabular only and bipolar revisions) between 2006 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. These were divided into those with a DMC (184 revisions) or SMC (111 revisions). Dislocation and complications requiring re-revision were reported. RESULTS The rTHA mean age was 69 years ± 13.9 (19-92) and the mean follow-up was 2.3 years. Dislocation risk was statistically lower (P = .01) with a DMC (3.8%; 7/184) than with an SMC (13.5%; 15/111). DMC required re-rTHA in 24/184 (13%) for any reason compared to SMC in 19/111 (17.1%) (P = .34). There was no significant difference in early aseptic loosening (P = .28) between the 2 groups. For young patients (≤55 years), results were similar with a lower dislocation rate in the DMC group (P = .24) and no increased risk of early aseptic loosening (P = .49). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that for all rTHA indications DMC compared to SMC has a significantly decreased risk of postoperative dislocation without risk of early aseptic loosening at medium term follow-up. The use of DMC in rTHA is an important consideration particularly with the predicted increased incidence of both primary and revision THA globally.
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- Axel Schmidt
- Orthopaedic Department, Lyon North University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedic Department, Lyon North University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Lyon North University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedic Department, Lyon North University Hospital, Lyon, France
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DeRogatis MJ, Issack PS. Total Femoral Replacement as a Salvage Operation for the Treatment of Massive Femoral Bone Loss During Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. JBJS Rev 2019; 6:e9. [PMID: 29847442 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Pascual-Garrido C, Schwabe MT, Chahla J, Haneda M. Surgical Treatment of Gluteus Medius Tears Augmented With Allograft Human Dermis. Arthrosc Tech 2019; 8:e1379-e1387. [PMID: 31890511 PMCID: PMC6926308 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome can be caused by gluteus medius and minimus tendinopathy/tears and chronic trochanteric bursitis. Specifically, moderate-to-severe abductor tendon tears can cause severe lateral hip pain, limp, and abnormal gait. A variety of open and endoscopic techniques to treat glut abductors hip tears have been described. The use of scaffolds, such as acellular human dermal allograft, to augment tendon repair, already has been successfully reported in rotator cuff repairs of the shoulder. Still, the use of acellular human dermal allograft in the hip has been limited. However, there are some clinical scenarios in which augmentation of abductors hip tendon repair with scaffold is indicated. Chronic or massive gluteus tears or revision cases may benefit from augmentation with a scaffold. The purpose of this technical note and accompanying video is to describe our indications, pearls, and pitfalls of repair of moderate to severe gluteus tears via a minimally invasive technique augmented with acellular human dermal allograft.
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- Cecilia Pascual-Garrido
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.,Address correspondence to Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110, U.S.A.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A
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Sineoky AD, Pliev DG, Abolin AB, Mikhailova PM, Guatsaev MS, Shubnyakov MI, Mikhailov KS. [Surgical repair of gluteus medius muscle in hip replacement surgery]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2019:96-104. [PMID: 31355822 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia201907196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Injury of gluteus medius muscle is a serious often complication after hip replacement surgery followed by pain, claudication and significant deterioration of the quality of life. Prevention of intraoperative injury of this muscle is especially relevant in young patients. Normal function of this muscle provides rapid rehabilitation and early postoperative recovery. However, hip replacement surgery through Hardinge's direct lateral approach is accompanied by fatty degeneration of gluteus medius muscle in 12-20% of cases. Moreover, two or more redo procedures lead to fatty degeneration of almost 70% of anterior and 40% of central muscular segment. Currently, there are many methods of surgical treatment of this complication including transosseous muscle fixation, endoscopic procedures, repair using Achilles tendon, gluteus maximus muscle, lateral head of quadriceps muscle and allografts. However, various publications devoted to this problem have certain disadvantages including short follow-up period, small sample size and often unsatisfactory outcomes. Therefore, the question of surgical repair of hip abductor function remains open.
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- A D Sineoky
- Vreden Russian Research Institute for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Vreden Russian Research Institute for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Elisavetinskaya hospital, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Vreden Russian Research Institute for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Vreden Russian Research Institute for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Vreden Russian Research Institute for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Vreden Russian Research Institute for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Chalmers BP, Ledford CK, Taunton MJ, Sierra RJ, Lewallen DG, Trousdale RT. Cementation of a Dual Mobility Construct in Recurrently Dislocating and High Risk Patients Undergoing Revision Total Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:1501-1506. [PMID: 29273288 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.11.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recurrent instability remains a challenge after revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). We report the outcomes of cementing a cementless dual mobility (DM) component into a stable acetabular shell for the treatment and/or prevention of instability in revision THA. METHODS Eighteen patients (18 THAs) undergoing revision THA with a specific monoblock DM construct cemented into a new acetabular component or an existing well-fixed component from 2011 to 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Tumor prostheses and total femoral replacements were excluded. In 9 patients (50%), components were implanted specifically for recurrent dislocations. Mean age was 64 years; mean follow-up was 3 years. Patients underwent an average of 4 prior hip operations (range 2-6). RESULTS No cemented DM cups dissociated at the cement-cup interface. Three patients (17%) experienced a postoperative dislocation. One required a revision to constrained liner and 2 underwent open reduction with retention of the DM construct. Harris Hip Scores improved from 53 to 82 postoperatively (P < .001). CONCLUSION Cementation of a monoblock cup DM construct, an off-label use as the construct is not specifically made for cementation, into a well-fixed acetabular component provides an alternative to enhance prosthetic stability in (1) recurrently dislocating THAs with well fixed, well-positioned acetabular components and (2) complex acetabular reconstructions in which constraint should be avoided. While not a perfect solution in this series, DM constructs provide a number of advantages including no added constraint at the interface and a large effective femoral head to diminish prosthetic impingement.
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- Brian P Chalmers
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Fink B, Braun L. Treatment of Extensive Gluteus Muscle Tears With Transosseous Fixation and a Nonresorbable Collagen Patch. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:555-559. [PMID: 28985899 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.08.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Extensive tearing of the gluteus muscles (spontaneous or subsequent to hip arthroplasty) is difficult to treat. We are carrying out osseous fixation with securement of the suture anchor by a nonresorbable collagen patch. The objective of this study is to examine the follow-up data of 30 patients and to assess whether the clinical outcomes depended on the extent of the fatty degeneration of the gluteus medius. METHODS Thirty patients (28 female and 2 male) with a mean age of 76.8 ± 4.3 years (68-83 years) were followed for a mean of 46.8 ± 23.1 months (24-101 months). RESULTS Pain improved significantly from a preoperative visual analog scale score of 7.0 ± 1.52 (6-10) to 0.83 ± 0.77 (0-3) 24-month postoperative. The gluteus medius muscle force increased from 2.09 ± 0.81 to 3.3 ± 0.78 using the British Medical Research Council Scale. All patients exhibited a severe limp before the operation. Postoperatively, only 5 patients had a severe limp, while 14 exhibited a mild limp and 11 no limp at all. The modified Harris Hip Score increased from a preoperative value of 44.5 ± 4.2 (26-66) to a value of 81.1 ± 7.79 (60-100) 24-month postoperative. The functional results were dependent on the level of fatty degeneration of the muscle. CONCLUSION The first results for this surgical technique appear to be very promising for the treatment of extensive tearing of the gluteus musculature that has a degree of fatty degeneration less than 75%.
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- Bernd Fink
- Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Markgröningen, Germany; Orthopaedic Department, University-Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Markgröningen, Germany
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Outcomes of gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata transfer for primary deficiency of the abductors of the hip. Hip Int 2017; 27:567-572. [PMID: 28605003 DOI: 10.5301/hipint.5000504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to present 3 patients' results after undergoing gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata (TFL) transfer for chronic abductor tears unable to be repaired primarily. METHODS 3 patients were identified intraoperatively as having an abductor tear unable to be repaired primarily. The anterior 1/3 of the gluteus maximus and the posterior 1/3 of the TFL were mobilised and transferred to the greater trochanter in order to reproduce the normal force vector of the gluteus medius and minimus. Data was prospectively collected for changes in gait, abductor strength, and the following patient reported outcomes (PROs): modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Nonarthritic Hip Score (NAHS), Hip Outcome Score-Sports Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS), Hip Outcome Score-Activities of Daily Living (HOS-ADL), visual analogue scale (VAS), and satisfaction. RESULTS The patients were female, 63-75 years old, with BMIs of 23-28. All patients had follow-up at mean 2.1 years (1.25-2.5) with positive Trendelenburg signs preoperatively; 2 patients normalised postoperatively. For 2 patients, abductor strength improved by 2 grades postoperatively; the other patient maintained grade four. 2 patients' PROs all improved; the other patient's PROs all improved except mHHS. Postoperative VAS scores were 0, 0, 1. 2 patients reported maximum satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS This case series suggests that gluteus maximus and TFL transfer for irreparable abductor deficiency may be effective for pain relief, improving abductor strength, and reconstructing abductor function. Although this is a small series, it is to our knowledge the first report of clinical outcomes of this procedure.
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Grob K, Manestar M, Gascho D, Ackland T, Gilbey H, Fretz C, Kuster MS. Magnetic resonance imaging of the tensor vastus intermedius: A topographic study based on anatomical dissections. Clin Anat 2017; 30:1096-1102. [DOI: 10.1002/ca.22981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Karl Grob
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rorschacher Strasse 95; CH-9007 St. Gallen Switzerland
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Zürich-Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190; Zürich CH-8057 Switzerland
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Imaging, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190/52; Zürich CH-8057 Switzerland
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- The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley; Perth Western Australia 6009 Australia
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- Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic; Perth Western Australia Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Rorschacher Strasse 95; CH-9007 St. Gallen Switzerland
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- The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley; Perth Western Australia 6009 Australia
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Ricciardi BF, Henderson PW, McLawhorn AS, Westrich GH, Bostrom MP, Gayle LB. Gluteus Maximus Advancement Flap Procedure for Reconstruction of Posterior Soft Tissue Deficiency in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2017; 40:e495-e500. [PMID: 28295126 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20170308-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The current study describes the surgical technique and early outcomes of a gluteus maximus advancement flap procedure for the treatment of posterior soft tissue insufficiency among patients with complex revision total hip arthroplasty. This retrospective case series was conducted with a prospective, single-institution arthroplasty registry. Patients who underwent a gluteus maximus advancement flap procedure in the setting of revision total hip arthroplasty between January 2012 and January 2016 were eligible for inclusion (N=7). Primary indications for the gluteus maximus flap procedure included periprosthetic infection with persistent wound breakdown (n=4), persistent symptomatic aseptic pseudotumor in the setting of adverse local tissue reaction after unsuccessful operative debridement (n=2), and abductor insufficiency with recurrent hip instability after unsuccessful placement of a constrained liner (n=1). All patients who underwent a gluteus maximus advancement flap procedure for chronic periprosthetic infection or adverse local tissue reaction had healing of the wound and were infection-free at the last follow-up. In the early postoperative period, 2 patients had recurrent wound infection that required flap elevation. The patients remained infection-free after the subsequent procedure. No patient had repeat instability, and no complications of flap necrosis or nerve palsy occurred. The gluteus maximus advancement flap procedure provides a diverse range of soft tissue coverage options for patients with recalcitrant periprosthetic joint infection, adverse local tissue reaction with pseudotumor, or recurrent instability. [Orthopedics. 2017; 40(3):e495-e500.].
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Berry DJ, Sierra RJ, Hanssen AD, Sheth NP, Paprosky WG, Della Valle CJ. AAHKS Symposium: State-of-the-Art Management of Tough and Unsolved Problems in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2016; 31:7-15. [PMID: 27421586 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Incompletely solved problems in hip and knee arthroplasty present ongoing practice challenges. METHODS Content experts summarized treatment options and preferred treatment methods for 4 incompletely solved problems in hip and knee arthroplasty. RESULTS The problems chosen for discussion in this symposium included 2 soft tissue problems: chronic extensor mechanism deficiency after total knee arthroplasty and abductor deficiency after total hip arthroplasty (THA), recurrent infection after a 2-stage procedure for infected THA or total knee arthroplasties, and pelvic discontinuity after THA. CONCLUSION The approaches outlined may provide guidance on management of these different problems. For surgeons and others in the orthopedic community interested in innovation, these challenges also present ripe opportunities to improve the care of patients with unmet needs.
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- Daniel J Berry
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Caviglia H, Cambiaggi G, Vattani N, Landro ME, Galatro G. Lesion of the hip abductor mechanism. SICOT J 2016; 2:29. [PMID: 27382925 PMCID: PMC4935799 DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2016020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction: The disruption of the abductor muscles of the hip after hip revision surgery often causes limping, pain, and instability of the implant. The purpose of our paper is to describe a mesh technique to repair hip abductor mechanism injuries after hip revision. Patients and methods: Forty-six patients with hip abductor damage after prosthetic revision were treated. Inclusion criteria were: patients presenting with prosthetic loosening, complaint of pain, and with a positive Trendelenburg sign due to deficient abductor muscle mechanisms. Thirty-one were women (67.39%) with an average age of 64 years (34–82 years). The number of previous revision surgeries was three (two to seven). The Merle d’Aubigné score and variants before and after treatment were also reported. Results: In the postoperative follow-up after hip revision with the mesh technique, the Merle d’Aubigné score improved and the Trendelenburg sign was negative in 78.3% of the patients (p < 0.001). Also, the Trendelenburg test with the knee flexed was negative in 60.9% (p < 0.001) and the stair-climbing test was negative in 60.9% of cases (p < 0.001). The gluteus medius test in the lateral position was negative in 52.2% of patients, and in the lateral position with the knee flexed it was negative in 47.8% of patients (p < 0.001). Discussion: Repair of the abductor mechanism with the mesh technique has proven effective for both partial and total lesions.
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- Horacio Caviglia
- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, General Hospital Dr. Juan A. Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, General Hospital Dr. Juan A. Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, General Hospital Dr. Juan A. Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, General Hospital Dr. Juan A. Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, General Hospital Dr. Juan A. Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Grob K, Monahan R, Gilbey H, Ackland T, Kuster MS. Limitations of the Vastus Lateralis Muscle as a Substitute for Lost Abductor Muscle Function: An Anatomical Study. J Arthroplasty 2015; 30:2338-42. [PMID: 26264179 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.06.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Abductor insufficiency after hip arthroplasty resulting from an impaired gluteus medius and minimus remains an unsolved problem in orthopaedic surgery. The vastus lateralis (VL) was described as a functional substitute for abductor insufficiency in 2004. We carried out a macrodissection of twelve cadaveric hemipelvises to investigate the innervation of the VL and adjacent muscles to assess the extent the VL can be safely transferred. Results showed that direct muscle branches to proximal portions of the VL are too short to allow a significant shift; the shift may be as small as 13 mm. Nerves that supply the VL also extend to the vastus intermedius. This innervation pattern makes it impossible to shift the VL significantly without damaging branches to both.
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- Karl Grob
- Klinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie und Traumatologie des Bewegungsapparates, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic, Perth, WA
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INTRODUCTION Hip abductor insufficiency is often associated with lateral hip pain, movement disorder and Trendelenburg gait. The aims of this study are to predict if preoperative radiological findings correlate with postoperative outcomes and if pre and postoperative radiological findings correlate with postoperative function. METHODS Patients with clinical and MRI evidence of hip abductor tears that had failed to nonoperative treatment underwent surgical repair. Pre and postoperative MRI analysis was carried out by an experienced musculo-skeletal radiologist. Clinical analysis consisted of Harris Hip Score, a measure of patient satisfaction, pre and postoperative walking aids and Trendelenburg test. RESULTS This study shows no real improvement in the MRI appearances of the tendons after surgery. Preoperative MRI absence of gluteus minimus was 100% predictive of a poor outcome, whilst thickening of the posterior gluteus medius was 83% predictive of a poor outcome. Postoperative MRI absence of posterior gluteus medius was 75% predictive of a poor outcome. Thickening of anterior gluteus medius and posterior gluteus medius were 71% and 83% predictive of a poor outcome respectively. Absence of posterior gluteus medius correlated with poor outcome in 75% of cases. DISCUSSION The MRI appearance of the tendon does not normalise after surgery and there is limited correlation between the MRI appearances pre and postoperatively with the postoperative outcome.
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Drexler M, Abolghasemian M, Kuzyk PR, Dwyer T, Kosashvili Y, Backstein D, Gross AE, Safir O. Reconstruction of chronic abductor deficiency after revision hip arthroplasty using an extensor mechanism allograft. Bone Joint J 2015. [PMID: 26224820 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.97b8.35641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study reports the clinical outcome of reconstruction of deficient abductor muscles following revision total hip arthroplasty (THA), using a fresh-frozen allograft of the extensor mechanism of the knee. A retrospective analysis was conducted of 11 consecutive patients with a severe limp because of abductor deficiency which was confirmed on MRI scans. The mean age of the patients (three men and eight women) was 66.7 years (52 to 84), with a mean follow-up of 33 months (24 to 41). Following surgery, two patients had no limp, seven had a mild limp, and two had a persistent severe limp (p = 0.004). The mean power of the abductors improved on the Medical Research Council scale from 2.15 to 3.8 (p < 0.001). Pre-operatively, all patients required a stick or walking frame; post-operatively, four patients were able to walk without an aid. Overall, nine patients had severe or moderate pain pre-operatively; ten patients had no or mild pain post-operatively. At final review, the Harris hip score was good in five patients, fair in two and poor in four. We conclude that using an extensor mechanism allograft is relatively effective in the treatment of chronic abductor deficiency of the hip after THA when techniques such as local tissue transfer are not possible. Longer-term follow-up is necessary before the technique can be broadly applied.
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- M Drexler
- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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INTRODUCTION Abductor muscle deficiency can be a debilitating problem following hip arthroplasty surgery. We report outcomes of a novel method of abductor muscle function reconstruction surgery in patients with chronic, irreparable gluteus medius and minimus defects. PATIENTS AND METHODS Four consecutive patients who underwent our method of abductor reconstruction surgery were retrospectively reviewed. All patients had severe pain and positive Trendelenberg gait before surgery. TECHNIQUE the vastus lateralis (VL) muscle was raised on its neurovascular pedicle and transferred 12-14 centimetres by proximal translation. The proximal portion of VL was reattached via bony anchors to the external surface of the iliac wing just below the iliac crest. The distal portion of VL reattached to the lateral femoral shaft, lateral intermuscular septum, and the fascia of vastus intermedius. RESULTS Average follow-up was 10 months (range 7-15 months). Three of the four patients report dramatic improvement in pain as measured by the visual analogue pain scale. The same three patients report being "extremely satisfied" with the pain relief achieved and "extremely satisfied" with the operation overall. Two patients reported being "extremely satisfied" with improvements in walking. Hip abduction power improved in all patients but to varying degrees. CONCLUSION The results show that our method of VL transfer may be a viable option for patients with severe abductor deficiency. Modest but clinically relevant early results are seen.
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Drexler M, Dwyer T, Kosashvili Y, Chakravertty R, Abolghasemian M, Gollish J. Acetabular cup revision combined with tensor facia lata reconstruction for management of massive abductor avulsion after failed total hip arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2014; 29:1052-7. [PMID: 24210308 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.09.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 09/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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We report on 17 patients with massive abductor avulsions after total hip arthroplasty (THA) treated with medialization of the acetabular component and tensor fascia lata (TFL) reconstruction. All patients had severe limp, positive Trendelenburg sign, and avulsion of the abductor insertion confirmed on MRI. Mean age was 69 years (range, 50-83 years), and mean follow-up period was 36 months (range, 18-78 months). After surgery, 9 patients had no limp (47%), 8 patients had a mild limp, and abductor power improved from mean 2.5/5 to mean 3.8 (P < 0.0001). At latest follow-up, the Harris Hip Score was excellent in 6 hips (37%), good in 7 (43%) hips, and fair or poor in 3 (23%). Two patients with mild limp were not satisfied with their procedure.
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- Michael Drexler
- Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Toronto, Canada
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- Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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Surgical technique: Gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata transfer for primary deficiency of the abductors of the hip. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:645-53. [PMID: 23955258 PMCID: PMC3890155 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3161-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Avulsion of the abductor muscles of the hip may cause severe limp and pain. Limited literature is available on treatment approaches for this problem, and each has shortcomings. This study describes a muscle transfer technique to treat complete irreparable avulsion of the hip abductor muscles and tendons. DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUE Ten adult cadaver specimens were dissected to determine nerve and blood supply point of entry in the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata (TFL) and evaluate the feasibility and safety of transferring these muscles to substitute for the gluteus medius and minimus. In this technique, the anterior portion of the gluteus maximus and the entire TFL are mobilized and transferred to the greater trochanter such that the muscle fiber direction of the transferred muscles closely matches that of the gluteus medius and minimus. METHODS Five patients (five hips) were treated for primary irreparable disruption of the hip abductor muscles using this technique between January 2008 and April 2011. All patients had severe or moderate pain, severe abductor limp, and positive Trendelenburg sign. Patients were evaluated for pain and function at a mean of 28 months (range, 18-60 months) after surgery. RESULTS All patients could actively abduct 3 months postoperatively. At 1 year postoperatively, three patients had no hip pain, two had mild pain that did not limit their activity, three had no limp, and one had mild limp. One patient fell, fractured his greater trochanter, and has persistent limp and abduction weakness. CONCLUSIONS The anterior portion of the gluteus maximus and the TFL can be transferred to the greater trochanter to substitute for abductor deficiency. In this small series, the surgical procedure was reproducible and effective; further studies with more patients and longer followup are needed to confirm this.
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Rao BM, Kamal TT, Vafaye J, Taylor L. Surgical repair of hip abductors. A new technique using Graft Jacket allograft acellular human dermal matrix. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2012; 36:2049-53. [PMID: 22872412 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-012-1630-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Accepted: 07/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Avulsion of the abductors from the hip can be an infrequent but debilitating complication after total hip arthroplasty performed through a trans-gluteal approach. This can result in intractable pain, limp, Trendelenberg lurch and instability of the hip. There have been various methods described for repairing or reconstruction of this abductor muscle complex including direct trans-osseous repair, muscle transfers, muscle and tendon sling, bone tendon allograft reconstruction and endoscopic repair techniques. METHODS In a prospective study at our institution we evaluated the results of a surgical technique in 12 patients using a trans-osseous repair of gluteus medius and minimus insertions augmented by a Graft Jacket allograft acellular human dermal matrix (Graft Jacket; Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN) over the anterior and anterolateral aspects of the greater trochanter. Diagnosis of hip abductor avulsions was made by evaluation of the history of presenting complaint, clinical examination and confirmed by ultrasound or MRI scans. RESULTS Evaluation of results included pain scoring, gait evaluation, Trendelenberg test, and the Harris hip score. There was a significant improvement in pain (VAS mean values 8.25 to 2.33; p value < 0.0001), limp and gait along with abductor strength. The Trendelenberg test became negative in all but one. At the mean follow up of 22 months Harris hip scores improved from 34.05 to 81.26 (p value <0.0001). CONCLUSION Overall this procedure appears to be safe and associated with high patient satisfaction, without the morbidity of any tendon or muscle transfers.
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- Biyyam M Rao
- Orthopaedic Department, St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, UK
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Kohl S, Evangelopoulos DS, Siebenrock KA, Beck M. Hip abductor defect repair by means of a vastus lateralis muscle shift. J Arthroplasty 2012; 27:625-9. [PMID: 21908167 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2011.06.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2010] [Revised: 04/17/2011] [Accepted: 06/15/2011] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Scarring or detachment of the hip abductors, particularly of the gluteus medius, from their insertion may lead to severe abductor weakness, recurrent dislocations, pain, and diminished quality of life. We performed a retrospective study to evaluate whether vastus lateralis shift is associated with satisfactory results and low rate of complications. Eleven adults underwent vastus lateralis shift to bridge a well-documented abductor muscles' insertion defect. Preoperative and postoperative hip functions were assessed applying the Merle d'Aubigne score, British Medical Council scale, and Visual Analog Scale. Significant postoperative improvement was noted in mean Merle d'Aubigne score, gluteus medius muscle force, and quality of life. Vastus lateralis shift represents a viable treatment option for hip abductor deficiency, significantly improving abductor strength and overall quality of life.
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- Sandro Kohl
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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Widler KS, Glatthorn JF, Bizzini M, Impellizzeri FM, Munzinger U, Leunig M, Maffiuletti NA. Assessment of hip abductor muscle strength. A validity and reliability study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009; 91:2666-72. [PMID: 19884441 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.h.01119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hip abductors are the most important muscles around the hip joint. It is therefore essential to assess their function in a valid and reliable way. Since the optimal body posture for the assessment of hip abductor strength is unknown, we tested the validity and reliability of unilateral hip abductor strength assessment in three different body positions. We hypothesized that the validity would be better in the side-lying position because of the consistent stabilization of the contralateral (untested) hip. METHODS Sixteen healthy subjects participated in two identical testing sessions. Unilateral isometric hip abductor muscle strength was measured, with use of a stabilized commercial dynamometer, with the subject in the side-lying, supine, and standing positions. Construct validity was based on concomitant recordings of gluteus medius electromyographic activity from the tested and contralateral hips. The body position permitting greater muscle activation and abductor strength on the tested hip, while minimizing muscle activation in the contralateral hip (that is, lower contralateral-to-tested electromyographic ratio), was considered the most valid. Coefficients of variation, the Bland and Altman limits of agreement, and intraclass correlation coefficients were calculated to determine test-retest reliability of hip abductor strength. RESULTS Maximal hip abductor strength was significantly higher in the side-lying position compared with the standing and supine positions (p < 0.05). The contralateral-to-tested electromyographic ratio for the side-lying position was significantly lower than that for the supine and the standing position (p < 0.01). Test-retest reliability of strength measurements in terms of coefficients of variation (3.7% for side-lying, 6.1% for supine, and 4.2% for standing) and limits of agreement (+/-6.9% for side-lying, +/-8.4% for supine, and +/-7.5% for standing) was better in the side-lying position. All intraclass correlation coefficients were high to moderate (0.90 for side-lying, 0.83 for supine, and 0.88 for standing). CONCLUSIONS The side-lying body position offers the most valid and reliable assessment of unilateral hip abductor strength.
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- Katharina S Widler
- Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Schulthess Clinic, Lengghalde 2, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland
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Beck M, Hertel R, Leunig M, Nork SE, Ganz R. Rotational transfer of the vastus lateralis muscle for the treatment of the abductor deficient hip: a cadaveric feasibility study and initial clinical experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1053/j.oto.2004.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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