Prevalence of Gluteus Medius Pathology on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement: Asymptomatic Tears Are Rare, Whereas Tendinosis Is Common

Abstract

Although there is a meaningful prevalence of asymptomatic gluteus medius tendinosis, the prevalence of asymptomatic gluteus medius tears is low. Treatment of gluteus medius tendinosis should therefore be based not solely on MRI findings but rather on a complete clinical evaluation. In contrast, MRI findings of partial or full-thickness gluteus medius tears may be more likely to have clinical significance.