Beck M Leunig M Ellis T Ganz R 2004 Impaired abductor function of the hip resulting from a discontinuous gluteus medius often is encountered in revision hip surgery. If the gluteus medius can be reattached to the proximal femur, functional results are satisfactory. If this is not possible, it would be desirable to restore the continuity of the gluteus medius by bridging the defect with local tissue. An anatomic study was performed in 15 cadavers, and proximal advancement of the vastus lateralis without injury to the neurovascular pedicle was 8 cm (range, 7-10 cm). Clinically, the technique was used in 3 patients. At follow-up, both living patients walked without a cane and both were able to hold the leg abducted against moderate pressure. Proximal advancement of the vastus lateralis can successfully bridge defects of the gluteus medius and partially restores abductor function. https://sonar.ch/global/documents/294169 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1016/j.arth.2003.11.014 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pmid/15188107 The Journal of arthroplasty. - 2004 Adult Aged Buttocks Cadaver Fatal Outcome Female Hip Joint Hip Prosthesis Humans Male Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Reoperation Thigh Advancement of the vastus lateralis muscle for the treatment of hip abductor discontinuity. http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501