I have been diagnosed by ultrasound as having a gluteus medius tear. I'm not sure if it's a full tear or a partial tear. The radiologist wrote on his statement that the muscle looks torn and hasn't attached properly to its insertion on the greater trochanter after the surgery. I had hip replacement surgery 4 months ago. It took a long time before I could lift my leg sidelying, and I can still only do it partially and with pain, and only very few repetitions. I can lift it sideways in standing without problem, with about 2 kg in a pulley machine.
My question is: My surgeon suggests that he goes back in and sows it back, but my PT says that it's improving and that surgery isn't necessary. Who do I believe? Can the tear repair itself or do I need surgery? Do I worsen my condition if I put off surgery and try to exercise more? Very grateful for reply.