A Study of Percent Fatty Infiltration of the Gluteus Medius as a Guide to the Surgical Management of Hip Abductor Tendon Tears

Overview

About this study

Tears of the abductor tendons have become an evermore-recognized source of debilitating lateral hip pain. Two broad surgical approaches have been described to manage these tears: repairing the tendons or performing a transfer of the Gluteus Maximus tendon. While a classification system has already been proposed to describe tear morphology and quality of the gluteus medius muscle on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging, little evidence is available to guide treatment (reconstruction versus muscle transfer).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hip abductor tendon reconstruction using a gluteus medius repair or gluteus maximus tendon transfer technique.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Non-elective procedure 
  • Concomitant hip fracture 
  • Concomitant infection 
  • Age < 18 years

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Rafael Sierra, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Makinzee Newman M.A.

(507) 538-3561

Newman.Makinzee@mayo.edu

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