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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 3/2016

01-03-2016 | Original Paper

Gluteal muscle fibrosis with abduction contracture of the hip

Authors: Mohammed Ali Al Bayati, Bakir Kadhum Kraidy

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Purpose

Gluteal muscle fibrosis with hip contracture is a rare condition and causes major disability; literature reports are sparse. The aim of this study is to present, for the first time in Iraq and the region, a case series of gluteal fibrosis and the results of surgical treatment.

Methods

Seven children—six boys and one girl—diagnosed as having gluteal muscle fibrosis with hip contracture, were investigated and treated by open surgical release of fibrotic bands and physiotherapy.

Results

All patients improved dramatically over the subsequent weeks, and were able to sit and squat in the normal position.

Conclusions

Gluteal muscle fibrosis with hip contracture is present in Iraq and more awareness is needed for early diagnosis. Surgical treatment provided excellent results. More studies are needed to delineate the aetiology of the condition.
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Metadata
Title
Gluteal muscle fibrosis with abduction contracture of the hip
Authors
Mohammed Ali Al Bayati
Bakir Kadhum Kraidy
Publication date
01-03-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-2836-1

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