This week we are going to discuss something which is relatively rare, but still problematic in a portion of the orthopedic population—the gluteus medius tear. The gluteus medius is a muscle on the ...

This week we are going to discuss one of the trickiest forms of hip pain around—the gluteus medius tear. Not a very common occurrence, gluteus medius tears are quite insidious and often appear to be ...

It’s a rather cheeky nickname but “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing. And it can cause real problems. No ifs, ands or buts about that. “Dead butt syndrome” is the nickname for gluteal amnesia. Your ...

Dear Dr. Roach • In March of 2012, I fell and landed on my left side. Since then, I have had quite a lot of pain. An MRI showed I have a tear of the gluteus medius muscle. I was advised to have a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • In March of 2012, I fell and landed on my left side. Since then, I have had quite a lot of pain. An MRI showed I ...