title: All-Endoscopic Single-Row Repair of Full-Thickness Gluteus Medius Tears.
abstract: Abductor tendon tears typically develop insidiously in middle-aged women and can lead to debilitating lateral hip pain and a Trendelenburg limp. The gluteus medius tendon is most commonly torn and may show fatty degeneration over time, similar to the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. Endoscopic repair offers a therapeutic alternative to traditional open techniques. This article describes the workup, examination, and endoscopic repair of a full-thickness gluteus medius tear presenting as lateral hip pain and weakness. The surgical repair for this case used a single-row suture anchor technique. In addition, the indications and technique for a double-row repair will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Preservation Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Preservation Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Ljiljana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bogunovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Preservation Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Jeffrey S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Grzybowski
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Preservation Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Benjamin D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Kuhns
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Preservation Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bush-Joseph
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Preservation Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Shane J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Nho