Surgical treatment for gluteal muscle contracture:A report of 34 cases

Objective:To sum up the curative effects of gluteal muscle contracture treated by various modes of operation.Methods:From 1996 to 2002,34 cases of gluteal muscle contracture were operated in our hospital.Minor incision,straight incision or S major incision were used at the initial stage of operation;later femoral greater trochanter superior posterior 2 cm incision was used.The follow up time ranged from 6 months to 2 years,28 cases with complete follow up data were analysed and assessed.Results:Among the 28 cases,the curative effects of 23 cases were excellent,3 cases were good and 2 cases were not bad.The fine rate of operation was 92.8%.Conclusions:The mode of operation influences prognosis and greater trochanter arc incision is superior to minor incision,straight incision or S major incision.The follow up results are satisfactory.