AOSSM and ISHA Webinar - Tendon Injuries of the Hip: An Update of Current Treatments-Abduction malfunction: Current clinical treatments of abductor tendon tears and tendonitis (J W Thomas Byrd)

Abduction malfunction: Current clinical treatments of abductor tendon tears and tendonitis (J W Thomas Byrd)

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Video Summary

In this video, Thomas Bird discusses abductor malfunction in the hip and its treatment. He highlights the evolution of arthroscopic techniques for extra-articular disorders and credits Brian Kelly for teaching about the peritrochanteric space. Bird explains the various facets on the greater trochanter and their insertion sites. He mentions Joe Davies' work on classifying abductor injuries and restoring the gluteus medius. Bird also discusses trochanteric bursitis and the term greater trochanteric pain syndrome. He emphasizes the importance of a thorough history, examination, and ultrasound in diagnosing abductor tendinopathy. Bird presents cases where he successfully repaired abductor tendon damage using endoscopic techniques. He concludes by discussing rehab, alternative treatments, and the importance of individualized care. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

abductor malfunction

hip treatment

arthroscopic techniques

abductor tendinopathy diagnosis

endoscopic repair