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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025

Surgical technique for the open repair of grade 3-4 tears of the gluteus medius tendon of the hip: Technical note and case series.

Damien Van Quickenborne, Catherine Van Der Straeten, Arne Burssens, Emmanuel Audenaert

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Damien Van QuickenborneANCA Clinic Ghent, Xavier De Cocklaan 68/1, 9831 Deurle, Belgium; Ghent University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium. Electronic address: Dr.VanQuickenborne@heup.be.
Catherine Van Der StraetenGhent University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Arne BurssensGhent University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Emmanuel AudenaertGhent University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.

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Abstract

introduction and importanceGreater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) affects 10-25 % of the population, predominantly middle-aged and elderly women. It significantly impacts quality of life, comparable to end-stage hip osteoarthritis. Gluteus Medius Tendon Tears (GTT) are a critical component of GTPS pathology. CASE PRESENTATION: The study introduces an innovative open surgical technique for treating Grade III and IV Gluteus Medius (GMed) tendon tears, utilizing a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) synthetic ligament for augmentation. 42 patients are included in this case series. DISCUSSION: Existing therapeutic surgical options for GTT are limited and challenging, with historically poor repair outcomes. The proposed technique using PET synthetic ligament represents a potential advancement in surgical management.

conclusionThe novel surgical approach offers a promising alternative for addressing complex Gluteus Medius tendon tears, potentially improving patient outcomes and functional restoration.

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AugmentationHipTendon

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