[When should a gluteus medius tendon rupture be operated on ?]
Morgan Gauthier1, Cristobal Duda1, Sana Boudabbous2
1Service d'orthopédie et traumatologie de l'appareil moteur, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|December 19, 2024
Summary
Gluteus medius tendon ruptures cause hip pain and walking difficulties. Surgical repair offers good outcomes for pain, strength, and gait, with a low re-rupture rate.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
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