A safe technique in performing gluteus maximus tenotomy in the Kocher-Langenbeck approach
This is the first to detail the origin, course, and size of the ascending artery in relation to GMax tendon. The "Safe zone" of GMax tenotomy is a 15-mm partial release, at least 10 mm off the posterior femoral cortex.
Authors
- Andrew R. Holmes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6268-0345)
- Paul N. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6891-5694)
- Catherine L. Hayter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7934-0598)
- Joseph T. Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3950-5343)
- Jiun-Lih Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4821-8044)
- Thomas Ward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9527-4324)
Institutions
- Canberra Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hip International
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11207000251369368
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00