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Clinical, Radiological, and Kinematic Impact of Gluteus Maximus Tendon Release During Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Journal of arthroplasty·May 18, 2026·PMID 42155688
Why it mattersGluteus maximus tendon release is sometimes performed to improve exposure or reduce sciatic nerve tension, but its functional consequences were unclear. This study provides evidence that release does not impair strength or clinical outcomes, though it may affect muscle quality.
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