SynthesisThe Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume2019
Gluteal Fibrosis and Its Surgical Treatment.
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- Comparison of open surgery versus endoscopic-assisted release for gluteal muscle contracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Tranexamic acid combined with compression dressing reduces blood loss in gluteal muscle contracture surgery.BMC surgery · 2022Trial
- Identification of pro-fibrotic cellular subpopulations in fascia of gluteal muscle contracture using single-cell RNA sequencing.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Article
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- Research progress on the causes and countermeasures of postoperative swelling in gluteal muscle contracture.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Review
- [Clinical Efficacy of Modified Arthroscopic Revision Release of Gluteal Muscle Contracture With Residual Symptoms After Open Surgery].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2024Article
- The pattern of collagen production may contribute to the gluteal muscle contracture pathogenic process.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Surgical treatment of femoroacetabular impingement in a patient with Stickler syndrome: a case report.Annals of translational medicine · 2022Article
- The spectrum and burden of in-patient paediatric musculoskeletal diseases in Northern Tanzania.Paediatrics and international child health · 2022Article
- Multivariate analysis of the relationship between gluteal muscle contracture and coxa valga.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- Clinical results of arthroscopic tight fibrous band release for adult moderate-to-severe gluteal fibrosis using anterior and posterior portals: a retrospective analysis of 118 consecutive cases.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- Arthrokatadysis from post-injection gluteal muscular fibrosis case report.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Gluteal fibrosis, post-injection paralysis, and related injection practices in Uganda: a qualitative analysis.BMC health services research · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe objective of this study was to analyze the literature regarding the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and prevalence of gluteal fibrosis (GF) and the outcomes of treatment.
methodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane literature databases, from database inception to December 15, 2016. We used the following search terms including variants: "contracture," "fibrosis," "injections," "injections, adverse reactions,' "gluteal," and "hip." All titles and abstracts of potentially relevant studies were scanned to determine whether the subject matter was potentially related to GF, using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. If the abstract had subject matter involving GF, the paper was selected for review if full text was available. Only papers including ≥10 subjects who underwent surgical treatment were included in the systematic analysis. Data abstracted included the number of patients, patient age and sex, the type of surgical treatment, the method of outcome measurement, and outcomes and complications.
resultsThe literature search yielded 2,512 titles. Of these, 82 had a focus on GF, with 50 papers meeting the inclusion criteria. Of the 50 papers reviewed, 18 addressed surgical outcomes. The surgical techniques in these papers included open, minimally invasive, and arthroscopic release and radiofrequency ablation. Of 3,733 operatively treated patients in 6 reports who were evaluated on the basis of the criteria of Liu et al., 83% were found to have excellent results. Few papers focused on the incidence, prevalence, and natural history of GF, precluding quantitative synthesis of the evidence in these domains.
conclusionsThis study provided a systematic review of surgical outcomes and a summary of what has been reported on the prevalence, diagnosis, prognosis, and pathogenesis of GF. Although GF has been reported throughout the world, it requires further study to determine the exact etiology, pathogenesis, and appropriate treatment. Surgical outcomes appear satisfactory. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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