Residual limping due to gluteus medius insufficiency after total hip arthroplasty is a serious complication that lacks effective treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate surgical reconstruction of gluteus medius using Achilles tendon allograft and compare its results and adverse events with non-surgical treatment. Our hypothesis is that surgical reconstruction followed by physiotherapy increases hip function and reduces limping compared with non-surgical treatment with physiotherapy alone.
Residual limping after total hip arthroplasty is a serious complication that lacks effective treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgical treatment for residual limping and compare its results with non-surgical treatment. Our hypothesis is that surgical treatment followed by physiotherapy increases hip function and reduces limping compared with non-surgical treatment with physiotherapy alone.