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Glute Max Transfer Surgery - need surgeon recommendation please
does anyone know of a surgeon capable of doing this surgery IN a hospital? I was in a serious accident 8 yrs ago & had surgeries to fix other things but never a solution for hip. I've seen 10 surgeons in 2 states with 5 hospitals & clinics. I finally got a proper diagnosis and was scheduled for surgery BUT IT GOT CANCELLED & the surgeon is not doing it. HE Quit the cleveland clinic as Dir. of Hip Preservation and now is only doing out patient surgery at a boutique clinic. His outpatient surgery center will not take me - they said I must be an INPATIENT at a hospital. There is no surgeon I know of qualified to do this surgery and as an IN PATIENT at a hosptial in Cleveland area. I NEED A GLUTE MAX TRANSFER. MY GLUTEUS MEDIUS MUSCLE & TENDON ARE TORN OFF THE BONE AND COMPLETELY ATROPHIED FROM INJURY 2017. I HAVE SIGNIFICANT EDEMA AND FLUID IN GREAT TROCANTER BURSA.
I also have a labral tear but that is a separate surgery and not urgent at the moment. I am unable except with walk cuff crutches- and then only very short disatnces and in horrible pain 24/7. I was extremely active prior to injuries. Any surgeon recommendations? Please do not tell me to go back to this other surgeon. He said NO & is done.
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I feel for you. I am dealing with long term bilateral gluteal tendinopathy and hamstring tears (very painful and difficult to stand/walk/go up stairs). I may need surgery, too, since it has been over a year and no improvement.
Not sure which surgeons you have already seen and if you are willing to travel outside Cleveland for surgery. Have you tried The Ohio State University? Have you looked at Erie or Pittsburgh, PA?
1. https://www.crystalclinic.com/physicians/detail/laskovski-jovan-r
2. https://medicine.osu.edu/-/media/files/medicine/departments/sports-medicine/medical-professionals/hip/glute-med-repair-2020.pdf?la=en&hash=61FBA1E505B6173CD4D4C753FC8E8A8484725F81
3. https://www.stcloudorthopedics.com/hip-abductor-augmentation/
4. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/schedule-hip-surgery
5. https://michaelsalatamd.com/
6. https://cleorthopedics.com/
7. https://doctor.webmd.com/providers/specialty/orthopedic-surgery/ohio/cleveland
8. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/sports-medicine/injuries/hip/hip-surgery
9. https://www.ohiohipscope.com/jovan-r-laskovski.html
10. https://www.uchealth.com/en/provider-profiles/grawe-brian-1073775508
11. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/find-a-doctor/john-ryan-md-42777
12. https://www.uchealth.com/en/provider-profiles/grawe-brian-1073775508
13. https://www.mercy.com/find-a-doctor/physicians/nicholas-miladore/2709944
14. https://providers.upmc.com/provider/james-a-delullo/1326958
15. https://providers.upmc.com/provider/thomas-j-fessler/1325135
16. https://providers.upmc.com/provider/anton-y-plakseychuk/1320816
17. https://providers.upmc.com/provider/brian-reynolds-hamlin/1321350
@pamglutemedius Have you considered contacting Mayo Clinics or another multi-disciplinary facility? Sometimes very rare conditions can require travel for proper treatment. Here is the link to call contact Mayo:
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
I wish you luck in finding a surgeon to relieve your pain.
Pam,
I understand the terrible pain you are going through because many years ago I tore my gluteus medias tendon completely off the hip bone. I remember that it was extremely difficult and painful to walk. I saw many orthopedists (hip and spine), a neurologist, a neurosurgeon and I went to a pain clinic where I had injections but no one at that time even knew what was wrong. Finally, I saw a doctor who took an MRI and said I know what is wrong. Luckily, I had a doctor who had the nerve to repair this injury. He drilled holes into my hip bone and sutured the tendon through the holes.
The doctor who did my surgery has retired. Is there any way that you could see a doctor at a university hospital?
I know that you will find a doctor who can help you. Please don't give up.
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2 ReactionsThank you so much for you message. I see that you too were misdiagnosed for a long time. There are not many Surgeons who do this. I found one world class Dr who admitted he never had any luck with it and referred me to this guy and I was scheduled but he quit the hospital and is only doing out patient. I have a an severe allergy to anesthesia and HAVE to be done IN a hospital as an IN PATient. So finding a Surgeon who will do it @ a hosptial is the trick. They make more $$ doing surgery out patient. My injury was 8 years ago. At least I know what's wrong and what I need. I'm going to take a break from all this and enjoy the summer, and go to my son's wedding. Friends are lined up to push me in a wheel chair as needed. :0) I'm glad you seem to be doing well. Thank you for your encouragement. I do just keep plugging along. I just wish it wasn't so soul sucking painful, Be well. Be wonderful. Be happy. Pam
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2 ReactionsThank you for all this. Wow, you really took your time and heart to help me. I have seen many of the people on this list but have some more to check out. Thank you so much for all this. Every little bit helps. You have made my search a bit easier. I did find 2 surgeons in NYC at the HSS hospital....Lloyd Glaye who has a video showing an actual surgery & Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA who routinely does this surgery. But your options are closer to home if any of these surgeons actually do the procedure.
THANK YOU . :-0 )
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2 ReactionsTHANK YOU SO MUCH. I WAS WONDERING HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 🙂 Grateful.
@pamglutemedius
You may also want to consider Buffalo, NY or Detroit, MI surgeons if you haven’t already.
Praying for you to get good options and care. 🙏
1. https://www.buffalomedicalgroup.com/services/orthopedic-surgery/
2. https://www.vitals.com/orthopedic-surgery/ny/buffalo
3. https://www.excelsiorortho.com/doctor/peter-l-gambacorta-md/
4. https://ubortho.com/services/hip/
5. https://www.buffalogeneral.org/care/Orthopaedic-Surgery-Advanced-Orthopaedic-And-Spine-Center
6. https://www.michigankneeandhip.com/hip-orthopaedic-surgeon-troy-mi.html
7. https://www.stcloudorthopedics.com/hip-abductor-augmentation/
8. https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/specialty/orthopedic-surgeons/detroit--michigan
9. https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/surgery/orthopaedic-surgery
10. https://www.healthgrades.com/find-a-doctor/michigan/best-orthopedic-surgery-in-detroit
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2 ReactionsThe only thing I can add is to check the closest medical research university to your locale. Medical research hospitals love really difficult cases because they are instructive and they add to the body of knowledge to instruct tomorrow’s doctors. I myself am at UCSD and I’ve been extremely happy with all of the surgical procedures and teams. I feel the hospitals or World class. Maybe you could try them good luck.
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3 Reactionsthank you so much for all this. Im checking it all out!
I'm not surprised that you found these two surgeons at HSS. I was treated for a shoulder issue there and I have to say a superb hospital for complex musculoskeletal issues.