The long time follow-up of the severe gluteal muscle contracture treated with operation

Objective To evaluate the long-time outcomes of gluteal muscle contracture with the procedure of traditional muscle and fascia release combined with rising the gluteus maximus attachments. Methods One hundred and sixty patients were divided into two groups,the one treated with the traditional surgical procedure,the others received the procedure of traditional muscle and fascia release combined with rising the gluteus maximus attachments. At the latest follow-up, the improved abduction contracture of the hip were compared in two groups ; further more one outcome scoring was introduced to evaluate the long-time outcomes. Results At the latest follow-up, the group underwent the traditional muscle and fascia release combined with rising the gluteus maximus attachments procedure had more improved abduction contracture and higher outcome scoring. Conclusion Traditional muscle and fascia release combined with rising the gluteus maximus attachments procedure have a more satisfacted clinical outcome compared with traditional surgical procedure.