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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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trich1 | @trich1 | Jun 30 11:07pm
In reply to @columbia86 "@skohl I am a woman and I have been told that being a woman, active and..." + (show)
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@skohl I am a woman and I have been told that being a woman, active and senior citizen makes one more likely to have such a tear. After the six weeks of no weight on my foot was past I completed a block of PT which was very helpful. I began talking walks each day and then lengthened the distance. It was probably 3 months before I began to feel I could be active again, but I did not return to playing pickleball which I had done frequently before the surgery. I went to the University of Missouri Orthopedic Institute in Columbia, the surgeon was Dr. Crist who has a very good reputation.

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@columbia86 I have, in the past 2 years, had on rt hip - partial tear of g. minimus, and full-thickness but small tear of g. medius, while 1 year later on left hip had full tear g. medius tendon tear, partial on g min, and severe tendonopathy all around the joint. After an endless amount of research, I find that this is super common in post menopausal women, my doc (ortho) says 90% of what he sees is women. I'm in healthcare but never put together the relationship between no estrogen and then having tendons tear. Estrogen helps build/maintain muscles/tendons. Now I am hot! I have been on hormone therapy but in those last 2 years it didn't seem to help sweats and bladder. And now this. I have had a full work up by a
Wellness specialist and I'm getting a special treatment made for me. I haven't had relief through PT and I need my life back. I'm nursing my tendon surgery from last week and I'm miserable.

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trich1 | @trich1 | Jun 30 11:09pm
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Thank you! I've heard the same thing about being a woman, older, active...

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@skohl Google menopause and gluteal tendonopathy. It's everywhere! More should be done to increase awareness of this!

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egray8666 | @egray8666 | Jul 2 1:43pm

I have a complete tear of the gluteus minimus and medium tear and am scheduled for the tendon repair surgery on August 11. I’ve had the tear since December and it was a partial tear that has now developed to a complete tear. Had PT for 6 months with no relief. In pain all day now and walking on a cane. I am 72 yrs old and was very active before the tear in December. The ortho surgeon said it’s a 3 week recovery with a total recovery after 6 months. You should see an orthopedic surgeon and get an MRI to confirm the test. Good luck to you.

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grandma71 | @grandma71 | Jul 3 8:34am
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I have a complete tear of the gluteus minimus and medium tear and am scheduled for the tendon repair surgery on August 11. I’ve had the tear since December and it was a partial tear that has now developed to a complete tear. Had PT for 6 months with no relief. In pain all day now and walking on a cane. I am 72 yrs old and was very active before the tear in December. The ortho surgeon said it’s a 3 week recovery with a total recovery after 6 months. You should see an orthopedic surgeon and get an MRI to confirm the test. Good luck to you.

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Please let me know how it went for you I know what you’re dealing with and I hope this works for you. Unbelievable how this can side line a person’s life.

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