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

@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.

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.

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

I just had a gluteal tendon repair of the piraformis, gluteal medium and minimus muscles. on Tuesday, the 11th. Discharged from hospital yesterday. On a walker with
pain but have pain meds. I think it’s a long recovery but I am looking for a good outcome. Tore these tendons back in December of 2025, so have been living with pain since then, but it’s only gotten worse over the last 6 months. Took a long time to find a doctor who would perform the surgery too as I am 73. Good luck to you.

Please share at which facility and doctor performed corrective surgery. I've researched across the US for a surgeon who is skilled with gl tear repairs, gl transfers, and there only a very few surgeons who will put their reputation on the line for this iffy sort of repair. Have you taken time to go out on Google/Internet and Google gluteus medius/minimus tears? There is a lot to see an learn here. Wishing you a speedy recover--stay off stairs :).

I had a high grade tear of gluteus minimus tendon diagnosed almost two yrs ago. Two highly regarded orthopedic surgeons were willing, but not pushing me to have surgery. I was 71 at the time and since tear was a degenerative issue, not from a fall or injury. Ultimately decided to try alternative therapy which included a couple of PRP (platelet rich plasma injections), then started Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy performed by an Orthopedic surgeon. He also recommended dry needling and physical therapy to strengthen the surrounding muscles. The treatment results were amazing. I went from having difficulty walking, sleeping or doing much without significant pain and overall discomfort to being fully functional and nearly pain free.
My Doctor said there were other treatment options if those weren’t successful. I am grateful as surgery was not something I wanted unless it was the only option. I did a lot of research on my own. I too had concerns about the surgery, especially at my age and it being caused by degenerative issues.
I wish you the best.

I have a low grade tear and overwhelmed with this. Don’t know how it happened! Will be following. Just started Piezo Shockwave therapy and PT

@egray8666 who did the surgery? Best of luck!

@hjan who does your prp and shockwave therapy? I’m doing shockwave but have to pay out of pocket. Is your covered by insurance?

@jlklms who did your surgery?