Abductor reconstruction with gluteus maximus transfer in revision hemiarthroplasty
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction Abductor deficiency can be a debilitating problem following hip arthroplasty surgery and causes severe pain limp and instabilityDescription of Technique The authors had experienced abductor deficiency secondary to hemiarthroplasy following which a revision hemiarthroplasty was done and abductor reconstruction was performed using the anterior fibres of gluteus maximus This flap served as a substitute for gluteus medius and minimus Ultimately both limp and pain showed prominent reductionKeywords Abductor reconstruction with gluteus maximus Revision hemiarthroplasty
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N Abhilash, Ronald Menezes, Jubin Abraham
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