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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.
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Received: 20 July 2000 Revision requested: 23 August 2000 Revision received: 8 October 2000 Accepted: 10 October 2000
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Roy, B., Binns, M. & Horsfall, H. Radiological diagnosis of abductor denervation after hip surgery. Skeletal Radiol 30, 117–118 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002560000304
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002560000304