Radiological diagnosis of abductor denervation after hip surgery

B R Roy; M S Binns; H Horsfall

doi:10.1007/s002560000304

Radiological diagnosis of abductor denervation after hip surgery

Skeletal Radiol. 2001 Feb;30(2):117-8. doi: 10.1007/s002560000304.

Authors

B R Roy¹, M S Binns, H Horsfall

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics, Pontefract General Infirmary, Pontefract WF8 1PL, UK.

PMID: 11310199
DOI: 10.1007/s002560000304

Abstract

A case of total hip arthroplasty through a direct lateral approach is described. The patient had a markedly positive Trendelenburg test at follow-up. Radiographs showed features consistent with the denervation of the gluteus medius. This was confirmed on CT scan. The standard post-operative radiograph following a total hip replacement may suggest denervation of the gluteus medius.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
Buttocks*
Female
Humans
Muscle, Skeletal / diagnostic imaging*
Muscle, Skeletal / innervation
Muscular Atrophy / diagnostic imaging*
Muscular Atrophy / etiology
Peripheral Nerve Injuries*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed