Operative treatment of gluteal muscle contracture in children

Objective To report a surgical method to treat gluteal muscle contracture in children. Method The curve incision of large tuberosity was performed , and the contracture muscle and tissue were relieved in 83 cases . The cases were observed and function training was carried out postoperan'on. Results 73 cases were followed up in a period of 1 to 9 years and 72 cases had satisfactory results. Conclusion The curve incision of large tuberosity is an effective surgical method to loosen the gluteal muscle contracture in children.