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[Release of gluteal muscle contracture by radiofrequency under arthroscopy]
Jun-cheng Cui1, Wan-chun Wang, Bei Wu
1Department of Orthopedics, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical therapeutic effect of the release of gluteal muscle contracture by radiofrequency under arthroscopy.
Methods:
From January 2004 to April 2005, 86 patients with gluteal muscle contracture were treated by radiofrequency release under arthroscopy.The patients were followed-up for 6-18 months(mean=12.6 months).
Results:
Getting carriage, squatting down while keeping their knees contacting, crossing leg test, and impact on movement were served as evaluation criteria. Of the 86 patients, 79 had excellent results, 5 good, and the rest 2 were acceptable. There was no recurrence at the last follow-up, and all the patients were satisfied.
Conclusion:
For gluteal muscle contracture, radiofrequency release under arthroscopy has minimally invasion, good results and quick recovery.
