Endoscopic repair of partial-thickness undersurface tears of the gluteus medius tendon

Abstract

Level IV (case series).

Outcomes of Open Versus Endoscopic Repair of Abductor Muscle Tears of the Hip: A Systematic Review

“…Table 1 summarizes the patient demographic data for the 4 studies that reported on the outcomes of endoscopic gluteal repairs. Domb and Carreira 15 had the largest cohort of patients, totaling 15, and Thaunat et al 17 had the smallest series, at 4 patients. Voos et al 18 had the youngest cohort, with a mean age of 50.4 years, and Thaunat et al had the oldest cohort, with a mean age of 68.5 years.…”

“…Their study also included patients who had undergone concomitant procedures. 14 Davies et al 13 Davies et al 12 Thaunat et al 17 McCormick et al 16 Voos et al 18 Domb …”

“…McCormick et al 16 only included fullthickness tears in their study cohort and did not comment on an intraoperative grading system. Thaunat et al 17 did not comment on a classification system but commented that, in patients who did not have a full-thickness tear, a transtendinous window was used to debride the greater trochanter. Voos et al 18 had 5 patients with full-thickness tears and 5 patients with high-grade partial-thickness tears that were completed to full-thickness tears intraoperatively.…”

“…Open Endoscopic Walsh et al 14 Davies et al 13 Davies et al 12 Thaunat et al 17 McCormick et al 16 Voos et al 18 Walsh et al 14 Davies et al 13 Davies et al 12 Thaunat et al 17 McCormick et al 16 Voos et al 18 …”

“…[12][13][14] However, with advancements in endoscopic instruments and techniques, there has been a recent increase in the prevalence of endoscopic repairs. [15][16][17][18] The aim of this systematic review was to compare the outcomes of open versus endoscopic gluteal repairs and provide an algorithm regarding the indications and benefits for each approach.…”