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Morgan A, Moore M, Derry K, Bi A, Brown J, Youm T, Kaplan D. Surgical Treatment and Outcomes for Gluteal Tendon Tears. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2024; 17:157-170. [PMID: 38619805 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-024-09896-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Gluteus medius and minimus tears, or hip abductor tendon tears, are increasingly identified as a source of lateral hip pain. Once underappreciated and undertreated, they are now recognized as a cause of greater trochanteric pain syndrome and a pathology amenable to both nonoperative and operative modalities. This review summarizes relevant anatomy, clinical presentation, and treatment options for gluteus medius tears, focusing on surgical options. RECENT FINDINGS When surgical intervention is indicated, repair, reconstruction, or tendon transfer may be considered. Open and endoscopic repair techniques demonstrate similar outcomes with improvements in patient-reported outcomes and low complication and retear rates for both partial and full thickness tears. Variations in fixation construct and graft augmentations have been described, though clinical evidence remains limited to support specific techniques. Gluteus maximus transfer via open approach is a salvage option for the severely atrophied, retracted, or revision gluteus tendon; however, persistent limitations in abduction strength and gait abnormalities are common. Emerging evidence continues to evolve our understanding of surgical decision-making for gluteus tendon tears. The current literature supports either open or endoscopic repair techniques and open tendon transfer as a salvAage option. Further study is needed to determine the optimal fixation construct, the role of graft augmentation, and patient-related factors that influence postoperative outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Allison Morgan
- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
| | - Daniel Kaplan
- Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Health, 301 E 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
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