The effect of gluteus maximus tenotomy in primary total hip arthroplasty with posterior approach: Kinematic analysis of hip extensor strength

Background: The posterior approach (PA) is the most commonly used surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA), but the proximity of the sciatic nerve may increase the likelihood of sciatic nerve injury (SNI). Gluteus maximus tenotomy can be performed to prevent SNI because tenotomy increases...

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Main Authors: Yunus Imren, Bulent Karslioglu, Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu, Haluk Cabuk, Sevgi Atar, Serhat Gurbuz, Hakan Gurbuz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23094990211003349