Gluteus medius repair with double-row fixation.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Gluteus medius tears present surgical challenges due to the hip's weight-bearing nature.
• Double-row tendon fixation is established in shoulder surgery and shows promise for hip applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail a reliable technique for double-row tendon fixation in gluteus medius tears.
• To highlight the application of specific implants for hip tendon repair.

Main Methods:

• Utilized standard laterally based peritrochanteric portals for hip access.
• Employed double-loaded Healicoil anchors for proximal fixation.
• Used Footprint anchors for distal fixation, creating a robust repair construct.

Main Results:

• The described technique provides a stepwise approach to double-row fixation for gluteus medius tears.
• The combination of Healicoil and Footprint anchors ensures secure fixation.

Conclusions:

• Double-row tendon fixation is a viable and effective technique for gluteus medius tears.
• This method enhances repair site stability in the challenging hip environment.