Comparison of morphological changes of gluteus medius and abductor strength for total hip arthroplasty via posterior and modified direct lateral approaches

ConclusionThe injury of hip abductors after THA via posterior approach cannot be neglected. And, the planned detachment of partial GMED tendon combined with the reconstruction in situ could also achieve the satisfactory muscle recovery. Moreover, the post-operative rehabilitation of abductor strength was the aggregated results of a battery of factors, especially the pain, not just determined by the muscular morphological changes.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research