Specialized Toolkit Series: Arthroscopic Hip Treatments-Endoscopic Gluteus Medius and Minimus Repair

Endoscopic Gluteus Medius and Minimus Repair

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Video Summary

This video discusses endoscopic repair techniques for gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears, emphasizing endoscopic methods over open surgeries due to fewer complications and equivalent outcomes. The presenter provides strategies for identifying tears, including assessing abduction strength and utilizing MRI and ultrasound. Key surgical insights include portal placement and the use of triple-loaded anchors for effective repairs. Augmentation strategies, such as using acellular dermal patches, are explored for their role in reducing re-rupture rates. The presenter concludes that understanding and implementing these techniques can improve surgical outcomes for gluteal tendon tears.

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Jovan R. Laskovski, M.D.

Keywords

endoscopic repair

gluteus medius tendon

surgical techniques

triple-loaded anchors

acellular dermal patches