Allison Morgan, Michael Moore, Kendall Derry, Andrew Bi, Jahnya Brown, Thomas Youm, Daniel Kaplan
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...
April 15, 2024: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine