Gluteus Medius Tendon Rupture Surgery

I recently had surgery to repair a complete rupture of my Gluteus Medius Hip Tendon.  Three holes were drilled in my hip bone and the tendon was located and sutured into these holes.  A pig skin graft was used to help secure the sutures. Also I had a Bursectomy and a bone spur removed.

I would like to hear comments from anyone else who has gone through this.  How long post surgery to be pain free?   How is walking and climbing stairs?


This discussion is related to treatment for ruptured gl. medius tendon.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

For complete recovery for walking without any support you would need 6 months.

Surgical pain decreases after a month and some pain will be present with movement till 3 months. You can take intermittent NSAIDs.

The most important thing for you though is to maintain complete hygiene and avoid infections.

Take care!