APEX Managing Modern Athletic Hip Injuries-Online Didactic (September 2021)-Debate: Open Superior Gluteal Reconstruction (SGR)

Debate: Open Superior Gluteal Reconstruction (SGR)

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Video Summary

In this video, Jorge Chala, an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center, discusses superior gluteal reconstruction. He explains that injuries to the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles on the lateral side of the hip can cause pain and challenges in treatment. Factors to consider when treating these injuries include which tendons are involved, the extent of the tear, the retraction of the tear, and muscle atrophy. Chala discusses the anatomy of the hip and the different surgical approaches, such as arthroscopic or open, based on the specific case. He also explains the use of grafts in reconstruction and the rehabilitation process. Chala emphasizes the importance of understanding anatomy for accurate repairs and calls for further research in this area.

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Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D.

Keywords

Jorge Chala

superior gluteal reconstruction

gluteus medius

gluteus minimus

hip anatomy