Ahmed Saad1, Emer McLoughlin2, Shekhar Kalia S3, Ghassan Almeer2, Christine Azzopardi C2, Rajesh Botchu2. 1. Department of Orthopedics, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 2. Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 3. Fortis Hospital, Noida, India.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Gluteus medius lesions are rare and can present with lateral hip pain. We present a spectrum of pathologies involving the gluteus medius and discuss the imaging features. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search of our oncology database at tertiary orthopaedic oncology service was performed. The imaging features of these were analysed. RESULTS: There were nine cases involving the gluteus medius, which included soft tissue sarcomas, lipomas, infection and trauma with an average age of 62 years. CONCLUSION: Gluteus medius lesions are rare and one should be aware of these as these can present as lateral hip pain.
INTRODUCTION: Gluteus medius lesions are rare and can present with lateral hip pain. We present a spectrum of pathologies involving the gluteus medius and discuss the imaging features. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search of our oncology database at tertiary orthopaedic oncology service was performed. The imaging features of these were analysed. RESULTS: There were nine cases involving the gluteus medius, which included soft tissue sarcomas, lipomas, infection and trauma with an average age of 62 years. CONCLUSION: Gluteus medius lesions are rare and one should be aware of these as these can present as lateral hip pain.
Authors: Robert C Grumet; Rachel M Frank; Mark A Slabaugh; Walter W Virkus; Charles A Bush-Joseph; Shane J Nho Journal: Sports Health Date: 2010-05 Impact factor: 3.843