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Has anyone had gluteus medius/minimus tendon repair with good outcome?

Posted by skohl @skohl, May 11 12:47am

I have a high grade tear of gluteus minimus and smaller tear of gluteus medius. I am considering surgery but have seen some very discouraging posts for issues after surgery. I've tried PT, ice, modified physical exercise. Still aches while sleeping at night even when sleeping on "good" side with a pillow between my legs. I'm concerned surgery could have a worse outcome. If you have had a good outcome please describe your experience. Thanks in advance.

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ams | @ams | 1 day ago
In reply to @egray8666 "I am having at Ochsner in New Orleans on Tuesday, August 11. It is the gluteal..." + (show)
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I am having at Ochsner in New Orleans on Tuesday, August 11. It is the gluteal tendon repair and I’m getting really anxious about it, hoping it’s successful. Tore the tendon last December so I’ve been in pain since. Have been doctor shopping for a few months now and think I finally found the guy

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@egray8666 I had repairs done years ago. Both came out fine. I had to do PT for awhile. I have no idea why it happened to me.

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bluelizard | @bluelizard | 1 day ago

My tears are minor compared to yours and the pain they cause as a result are beyond explanation when I have a flare-up. I am sorry for your situation and will be thinking good thoughts for you.

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jlklms | @jlklms | 14 hours ago

Yes! I had surgery for a full thickness of the gluteus medius tendon. Recovery was 3 months with PT. After 5 months, I feel like I have full recovery. Good luck

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