Outcomes of Endoscopic Gluteus Medius Repair

Background: Surgical intervention for partial and full-thickness gluteus medius tears is often recommended for patients who have persistent pain despite nonoperative treatment. Traditionally, the surgical intervention has been carried out through open techniques with good results; however, advantages of endoscopic techniques include less tissue dissection, improved tendon mobilization, and the benefit of arthroscopic correction of intra-articular pathological conditions. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on a previously published study of patients with a gluteus medius tear, with inclusion of additional patients followed for a minimum of two years.

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